Public Relations / Marketing Officer

About the role

The Public Relations / Marketing Officer at State Housing Company Ltd works in the Public Relations division at the Head Office, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The purpose of the role is to coordinate and carry out communication and marketing matters at the head office.

Key responsibilities

• Create a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations programme that enhances the Company's image and position in the market and among the public.
• Coordinate media interest, maintain regular contact with target media and respond to media requests; act as the Company's representative to the media.
• Write and edit in-house magazines, journals, reports, publicity brochures, website information and promotional videos.
• Prepare and supervise the production of brochures and handouts.
• Organise events such as press conferences, exhibitions and press tours.
• Maintain and update the organisation's website and inform clients about new opportunities and current projects.
• Market the Company's products and services to the public and develop an annual marketing plan for the sale of houses.
• Build effective working relationships with all support departments and oversee all marketing, advertising and promotional activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing or public relations preferred; a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, Business Administration or a related field with three years of experience in marketing, communications or public relations.
• A postgraduate or master's degree is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of customer and marketing dynamics.
• Demonstrated skills in designing and executing marketing, communications and public relations activities.
• Experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating.
• Computer literacy and excellent oral and written communication skills.

To apply, candidates submit their application through the General Manager, Finance & Admin, State Housing Company Limited, in Accra, before the closing date of 24 September 2013.