Manager Media Relations-SSGC, Karachi

By Sui Southern Gas Company Limited, Karachi  Job Code-8363-01 Qualification:

• MBA (Majors in Marketing) OR Masters in Mass Communication / Masters in Administrative Sciences

Experience:

• At least 4 years of experience. OR 08 years of experience in people management/ dealing, having contact with media persons and relevant experience of the field.            

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Make arrangements for regular scan of local and national newspapers and coverage of radio and television programs, identification of items having a bearing on the company’s image and supervise the preparation and release of any response / rebuttals from the company’s side.
• Plan monthly visits to media houses or schedule meetings with anchorpersons and morning show hosts from different TV channels.
• Ensure placements of all news and print publications in tier 1 and tier 2 newspapers and Develop and maintain amicable professional relationships with the media fraternity to ensure timely dissipation of correct information regarding the Company.
• Maintain amicable public dealing skills to act as liaison within the Organization and Maintain a list of cheques released against printed publications as received by PID (Press Information Department).
• Oversee the media coverage of all events (internal and external) for portraying a positive image of the organization and Keep close liaison with the media monitoring agency, hired for tracking company / industry related news / advertisements.
• Ensure liaison with respective departments to receive relevant data / information for publications.
• Recommend changes to publications for easier readability, checking if publications are as per guidelines and submitting draft design to supervisor for review and further processing.
• Secure strategic media placements assisting corporate reputation and business goals.