Communications and Media Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Min. of Industry, Investment & Commerce

 The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is inviting suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Communications and Media Officer (M.C.G/I.E 4) in the Communications and Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

Salary range: $ 1,665,309.00 to $ 1,979,529.00 per annum and the allowances attached to the post.

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Director, Communication and Public Relations, the incumbent will assist in developing the Communication Policy and Annual Public Relations Programme. The incumbent will produce news releases and features, assist in the coordination of media services to the Ministry, the coordination and monitoring of publications of the Ministry, the coordination of Ministry events, e.g. press briefings, conferences; and in the preparation of speeches and development of electronic material on the work of the Ministry.

Required Knowledge, skills and Competencies

• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent level of competence in script writing and production for radio and television.
• Proficiency in the use of the internet, windows operating systems and Microsoft applications, in particular Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work and co-operate in terms.

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications or Journalism.
• Minimum of three (3) years' working experience in the field of Public Relations or a Communication-related environment.
• Knowledge of the local media.

Special Conditions Associated With the Job

• Tight deadlines and work outside of normal working hours including weekends and public holidays.
• The working environment can be stressful at times.

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than May 16, 2022 to the:

Director,

Human Resource Management and Development,

Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce,

4 St. Lucia Avenue,

Kingston 5.

Email: hrm@miic.gov.jm

We thank all applicants for their expression of interest; however, only shortlisting applicants will be contacted.