Marketing Communications/PR Lead

Motsoeneng Bill Attorneys Incorporated, a leading boutique law firm located in Sandton, Johannesburg, is looking for a Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Lead to join the team.

What we are looking for:

• This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to bring their Marketing, Communication and Public Relations experience to better leverage the Motsoeneng Bill Attorneys Incorporated brand.
• The role will report to the CEO and is pivotal in the development as well as spearheading of a brand communications strategy that successfully articulates MBA Inc’s brand identity and purpose internally and externally.
• The successful candidate will work with internal and external stakeholders to build and enhance the MBA Inc brand as the firm moves from Good to Great
• Key Responsibilities and Duties includes but not limited to:
• Build a highly effective Marketing Communications and PR function
• Create and develop MBA Inc’s brand vision and purpose in line with MBA Inc’s Vision Mission and Core Values using various communications tools and corporate assets
• Develop and implement Marketing Communications and PR strategies that delivers on MBA’s brand vision and purpose
• Develop and execute the Marketing Communications and PR plans
• Develop and maintain MBA Incs Corporate Identity and Brand Guidelines
• Work with and support other internal functions with their internal and external Marketing Communications and PR needs that will enhance MBA Inc’s brand
• Gather and analyse data and leverage on data to make sound Marketing Communications and PR decisions
• Serve as a spokesperson for MBA Inc through the various platforms
• Seek and introduce innovative technology and creative ways that will enhance the function and better position the firm
• Manage and optimise the firm’s webpage
• Edit and curate newsletters content and other media related documents
• Schedule, organise coordinate and manage events aimed and promoting MBA Inc’s brand in support of the Sales and Business Development function
• Manage all social media platforms to enhance MBA Inc social media presence
• Ensure that key external and internal announcements, campaigns, and initiatives are communicated across all relevant channels in a timely, creative and effective manner
• Track influence and monitor media coverage relating to the company brand on various social media platforms
• Manage service providers and agencies
• Develop internal brand ambassadors

Required Qualification, Experience and Competencies and Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or similar relevant field
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the Marketing, Communications or PR field
• Solid understanding of digital marketing through social media platforms LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
• Knowledge of and experience in using Marketing tools to enhance and expedite delivery, marketing data analytics, Meltwater, content creation, CRM, project management, website design, social media management, SEO and SEM, email marketing and design
• Knowledge of and experienced in graphic design
• Experience in managing budgets and delivering on tight timelines
• Experienced in developing business campaigns
• Experienced in brand and content marketing strategies
• Experience with events development and management would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of Search Engine Optimisation and Search Engine Marketing
• Strong presentation skills
• Strategy formulation skills
• Project management skills
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with collaboration tools, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom

Required Attributes:

• Self starter
• Team player
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Has the ability to perform various tasks and projects simultaneously, act independently, and think creatively
• Is digitally savvy and a digital native
• Well organised and coordinated
• Strong planning skills
• Innovative, creative, and out of box thinker
• Business acumen and commercial awareness
• Extreme attention to detail
• Results orientated and deadline driven