Salt is hiring a ‘Senior Communications Specialist’ to promote our corporate reputation, supporting the release of earnings to local media, executive profiling and issues management.
You will leverage your knowledge of the media and complex policy situations to develop relevant proactive comms strategies that make a significant positive impact on our stakeholders, our community, policy makers and press. Maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and building effective cross functional campaigns is crucial to the success of the role.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the cross functional team to develop robust and effective corporate and policy communications strategies that drive favorability and positive awareness
Be responsible for executing complex campaigns to drive proactive positive results and be adept at problem solving
Draft written materials – story pitches, press releases, messaging guidelines, Q&As, briefs, presentations, speeches etc.
Manage agency partners in all markets
Prepare briefings for media interviews and public speaking engagements
Understand the media market and develop relationships with key reporters
Work closely and seamlessly with the consumer comms manager and local policy team as well as the international policy and communications teams
Requirements
8+ years corporate and / or policy comms experience, either working in a communications agency or in-house
Excellent writing and strong verbal communications and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Thai or Bahasa, though not necessary, is an advantage given the regional scope
Experience in media relations with an established media network
Ability to initiate, manage and deliver proactive press projects including research/data-led stories, campaigns, press events, press trips
Experience with complex regulatory issues in a political environment
Experience working on projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to travel, sometimes on short notice
(CEI No: R1223390 | License No: 07C3147)
Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
