Corporate Media Relations & Public Affairs Manager at Nestlé

Location:

Karachi, Pakistan
Full-time – On site
Experience:

5 to 8 years of experience in media relations and stakeholder engagement
Qualification:

Master’s degree in international relations, Public Policy, Media Communication, etc., is preferred.

Position Summary

• National Level Corporate Media Relations & Public Affairs for South
• Balochistan, Sindh & Provincial Govt.

A Day in the Life of a Corporate Media Relations & Public Affairs Manager: Corporate Media Relations:

• Lead nationwide corporate media relations and act as focal point for print, electronic and digital media to maintain positive narrative in collaboration with Public Affairs and Corp Comm team.
• Lead & manage Corporate PR firm for media engagement and crisis communication to enhance public opinion of the corporate brand.
• Lead engagement with national and regional press clubs across country.
• Provide continuous support to Head Office (HO) for advocacy & communication support to partner organisations including chamber/association networks like; Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA), and Baby Food & Nutrition Council (BFNC).

Public Affairs (South with National institutions):

• Act as focal point and maintain relationships with national institutions (State Bank, Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• OICCI, Pakistan Business Council – PBC, Swiss Business Council
• SBC)
• Engage key opinion leaders and institutional stakeholders to strengthen the company's reputation. Identify and monitor issues in south region to influence public perception.
• Engage provincial governments in Sindh & Balochistan (Health, Environment, Labour, Rural Development etc), line departments and local administration for providing policy advocacy and visibility on administrative issues concerning Supply Chain, Manufacturing & HR matters etc.
• Serve as focal point to engage stakeholders for implementing and monitoring sustainability and Creating Shared Value projects and events in the South region.
• Represent Head Office, including MD/CEO Office, Head of Sales, Head of Finance & Head of HR in public forums.

What will make you successful?
1. Strong background in public affairs and corporate management.
2. Expertise in media relations and crisis management.
3. Strong communication and writing skills.
4. Experience in engaging with not-for-profit organizations.
5. Experience managing community projects.
6. Crisis management and change management experience is desirable.
7. Strong language skills in English and local language(s).
8. Proficient in IT, e-communications, and online publishing tools.