Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA)
Marketing and Media Liaison Officer
Description
The CEO of the Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) invites applications for the full-time, three-year contract position of Marketing and Media Liaison Officer.
Brief description of the general nature of the position
Increase THENSA’s brand reach through innovative marketing initiatives and by drawing media coverage to its programmes and projects to enhance THENSA’s local and international activities through focused partnerships.
Primary duties and responsibilities for the position
• Implement innovative marketing initiatives to enhance the THENSA brand.
• Liaise with project coordinators and managers to write project-related press releases, social media posts, and pre- and post-event activities.
• Liaise with different media houses to secure press coverage to advertise and promote the THENSA brand and related project(s) (local or international).• Identify potential partnerships with print, radio, and broadcast media (local or international).
• Conduct interviews with project staff, partners and participants.• Attend identified workshops/training of THENSA projects/programmes.
• Work with all project staff and find new and innovative ways to promote THENSA's local and global influence.
• Assist with workshop and event pre-planning and coordination (printing,packaging, courier, etc.)
• Assist with project website(s) and social media account(s) maintenance (useof WordPress and other social media platforms respectively)
• Provide administrative support to the Director: Operations and Partnerships
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