Work setting

• Various locations
• Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Level of expertise

• Video editor

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop communication strategies
• Develop policies
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of public written material
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
• Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Design market research questionnaires
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Develop marketing strategies
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Operate media conversion equipment
• Develop media strategies and public relations activities

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Final Cut Pro
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Visio
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Database management
• Google Drive
• MailChimp
• Electronic mail
• MAC
• WordPress
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Area of specialization

• Audio/audio-visual
• Interactive/new media
• Project management
• Communications
• Brand management
• Corporate social responsibility
• Digital media
• Strategy
• Media relations

Sales experience

• Media advertising

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Integrity
• Quick learner
• Due diligence
• Creativity