Public Relations Officer MCG/IE 3 (Band 7)

Salary Range: $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Director, Public Relations and Corporate Communications, the Public Relations Officer provides administrative and communication services to assist in ensuring media coverage and exposure for the activities and programmes of the Ministry, its departments and agencies; as well as the dissemination of timely information to stakeholders and the general public, particularly through new media platforms. 

KEY OUTPUTS

• Up-to-date and accurate information provided
• Public awareness of the Ministry’s programs/activities and achievements 
• Press briefings and conferences arranged
• Press releases prepared and disseminated
• Promotional materials prepared and distributed
• Ministry website updated 
• Media houses, newspapers, websites, other new media platforms monitored
• Sound advice and technical support provided

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Assists in providing full media coverage for the Ministry;
• Assists in organising media interviews for the Honourable Minister and Permanent Secretary;
• Assists with arrangements for Press Conferences/Briefings and Official Signing Ceremonies;
• Assists with the research and drafting of speeches, press releases and statements;
• Maintains copies of all speeches, statements, and press releases to facilitate the media and the Ministry and the general public;
• Establishes and maintains liaison with the Jamaica Information Service in respect of the Ministry’s media coverage;
• Arranges meetings with the media and other groups as directed;
• Assists in the planning and implementation of the Ministry’s communications and public relations programmes;
• Monitors all print, electronic and new media (including websites, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram) for matters relating to the Ministry, its departments and agencies, and bring pertinent issues to the attention of Director, Public Relations and Corporate Communications and keeps proper records/clippings of such reports;
• Designs and places advertisements in the media or any other outlet as directed;
• Assists in editing of publications;
• Secures and dispatches official documents and information on the Ministry as required;
• Provides support in designing business cards, letter heads, other presentations and photo services;
• Establishes and updates Ministry’s presence on all new media platforms including website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram;
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Functional/Technical Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of mass communication techniques
• Excellent skills and experience in new media
• Good Customer and Quality Focus
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems

Core Competencies

• Oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Team work and cooperation
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Adaptability 
• Interpersonal skills
• Managing External Relationships

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• An Undergraduate Degree in Mass Communications or its equivalent from a recognised institution
• Two (2) years’ experience in Public Relations and Corporate Communications

OR                                                                   

• Diploma in Mass Communications/Journalism from a recognised institution 
• Four (4) years’ experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Advertising or the Media.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Typical office environment
• There can be high pressure when deadlines are to be met 
• Travelling within and external to Jamaica is expected 
• Extended working hours are expected as well as working on weekends and public holidays.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Monday, December 9, 2024 to:

Director, Human Resource Management and Development

Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

4-6 Trafalgar Road

Kingston 5

We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.