Communication Media and Brand Officer

About the role

The Communication Media and Brand Officer delivers clear, timely and credible communications that strengthen the company's reputation, media presence and stakeholder understanding of its work. The role centres on corporate writing, media relations, digital communications and brand consistency, supporting awareness and adoption initiatives with compelling content and publicity.

Key responsibilities

• Implement approved communication plans and maintain an editorial calendar covering corporate news, education, stakeholder updates and key events.
• Draft and edit press releases, media statements, speeches, talking points, newsletters, articles, presentations and executive messages, validating facts with subject specialists.
• Maintain consistent messaging, tone and brand standards across channels, with version-controlled records.
• Build and maintain a media contact database, pitch stories, coordinate interviews, press briefings and spokesperson work, and monitor coverage and public sentiment.
• Manage website editorial updates, newsletters and social channels, respond to enquiries and use analytics to improve engagement.
• Prepare publicity plans for events and forums, coordinate creative and media vendors, and support Business Development with monthly communication reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Communications or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, journalism, media relations, PR or digital communications.
• Portfolio of published or approved writing (press releases, articles, newsletters, speeches, social content).
• Evidence of securing media coverage, managing editorial calendars and preparing spokespeople or interview materials.
• Relevant communications, PR or digital content certification or professional membership (e.g. NIPR, CIPR) is an advantage.

Required skills

• Excellent written and spoken English, copy editing and proofreading.
• Hands-on experience with social publishing, website content systems, email platforms and communication analytics.
• Strong use and management of social media platforms.
• Desirable: experience on technology, internet, policy or public-interest topics, established media relationships, and basic design, photography or short-video editing skills.