Public Relations and Communications Specialist

Background: 

The Public Relations and Communications Section within the Marketing and Communications Office uses a wide range of media platforms to build, strengthen and sustain an excellent image of the University and its brand through planned and regular publicity campaigns and PR activities.

The Section maintains close working partnerships with all media organisations (local and international) to provide FNU with consistent positive exposure with the aim of strengthening its image, promote and highlight achievements of staff and students and activities undertaken by the university in the community, national, regional and international levels. 

The purpose of this position is to assist in the internal and external promotion of the University through timely and strategic media and public relations campaigns, activities and events at local and international levels. S/he will also be involved with crisis management when dealing with negative publicity on behalf of the university.

Person Specification: 

Essential

• A Bachelor degree from a recognised university, in a relevant field preferably journalism, communications, media studies, literature and language.
• At least three years of relevant work experience in a similar position dealing with media and public relations and or with similar experience working in a media organisation. 
• Must clearly demonstrate the ability to write accurate and newsworthy media releases, articles and speeches on a wide variety of subjects, handle crisis management, ability to plan and lead campaigns and work independently.

Salary: FJD37,096.00 gross per annum plus superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.


Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.