Public Relations (PR) Officer

About the role

The Public Relations Officer will lead SZH GROUP’s corporate communication strategy, managing media relations and ensuring consistent brand messaging across all channels. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders, regulators, and community leaders to protect and enhance the company’s reputation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive public relations and corporate communication strategies.
• Manage media relations, including press releases, interviews, and press conferences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media houses, stakeholders, regulators, and community leaders.
• Draft speeches, reports, newsletters, and other communication materials.
• Oversee digital communication platforms and social media presence.
• Organize corporate events, press briefings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and industry trends.
• Provide crisis communication support and reputation management.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all communication channels.
• Support management with communication materials and presentations.
• Travel monthly for corporate engagements, media relations activities, and site visits.

Required profile

• BSc Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of proven experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, or related roles.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns.

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and content creation abilities.
• Proficiency in media relations, public speaking, and event management.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze media coverage.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, especially during crises.
• Knowledge of the mining and real estate industries, including regulatory and stakeholder environments.