The Communications and Public Relations Officer is expected to lead the design and implement a robust and fit-for-purpose communications and public relations strategy for the company. Core roles will include media engagement, creative design and branding, content development and management of company social media accounts and website to project positive company image.

Internal Communications

• Develop and implement the communications strategy for Blue Brain, ensuring integration and alignment with the company’s strategy, and targeting key audiences to build profile and support for Blue Brain work.
• Provide technical, editorial, documentation, media, and communication support during company events.
• Develop compelling stories - features, photo and video stories, and events that reinforce Blue Brain brand.
• Manage delivery of core communications resources and assets, including reports, briefings, factsheets, profiles, and coordinate production (design and printing) in line with Blue Brain brand guidelines.
• Work with relevant staff to develop communication materials including press releases, newsletters, articles, brochures, banners, posters, guidelines, factsheets, etc., to support clients, partners, and investors.
• Provide technical advice and support to staff in planning and developing relevant information and communications products and organize in-house media training for staff, as necessary.

Public Relations -External Communications and Media Engagement

• Maintain company positive profile through impactful media and outreach campaigns across key external online and offline communications channels.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with targeted online, print and broadcast journalists, editorial writers, bloggers, and columnists, as well as other media influencers, and mobilize them for Blue Brain events
• Initiative proactive measures to anticipate, prevent, limit brand attacks by implementing effective media monitoring and crisis communications strategies.
• Oversee and manage the program’s digital media strategy, ensuring that website and social media channels content are updated and engaging.
• Proactively identify media opportunities and, in close liaison with Blue Brain partners, plan and implement media events including press conferences.
• Oversee monitoring of the current and future news agenda to identify and exploit communications opportunities, manage press enquires and pursue opportunities for promoting Blue Brain.
• Oversee management of media contact database and execute and monitor media strategies and activities, including press conferences, one-to-one briefings, press releases, and other written materials.
• Undertake competition analysis, and relevant market research for new business proposals.
• Design company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives in a manner that fosters positive public and community relations.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
• Minimum of two (2) year work experience in communications, creative design and branding, media, and public relations
• Deep understanding of communications and public relations principles – strategy & execution
• Proven skills in writing, editing, and proofreading, concept, and brand creation.
• Ability to effectively convey programme goals, enlist partnerships, and work with a range of programme and external stakeholders.
• Expert use of Microsoft Office Applications - Word, PowerPoint, Outlook applications; Cloud data storage tools - Google drive, DropBox, OneDrive; Graphic Design software – Adobe Suite, CorelDraw etc
• Social media knowledge and experience - adept at using major social media platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
• High degree of motivation, initiative, independence, reliability, adaptability, and professional maturity
• Experience working with diverse team including web developers, journalists, graphic artists.
• Good command of English – possess excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, client management, social skills.

BlueBrain Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favouritism or other non-merit factors, except where otherwise provided by law.