Executive - Public Relations and Marketing Communications
Media / Advertising / Communication
About the Employer
Job Description
CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd
CHEC Port City Colombo (Private) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). We are also the master developer for the USD 1.4 billion Port City Colombo (PCC). Spanning 269 hectares, PCC is a sea reclamation project joined to the current central business district of Colombo.
We are currently inviting highly skilled and qualified candidates to apply for the following position:
Executive - Public Relations and Marketing Communications
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the development and execution of the PR initiatives and activities identified as part of Port City Colombo's yearly PR plan to foster a positive brand image of the project within the local and international market.
- Coordinating special events that reinforce Port City Colombo's brand positioning in collaboration with the Marketing team and identified vendors, including executing the corresponding PR and Marketing communications amplification.
- Developing and managing positive relationships with local media to support the overall PR strategy of Port City Colombo.
- Assisting with the development of company press releases, statements, and announcements.
- Responding to local media inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assisting with monitoring media coverage (traditional and online) as part of the Company's reputation management initiatives.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelors' degree or equivalent academic qualification in Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations.
- At least 3 years' of working experience in a public Relations agency or a communications role in the Real Estate industry, or similar work environment.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills in English. Ability to communicate in a second language, including Sinhalese or Tamil, would be considered an added advantage.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Must possess strong time management and organizational skills.
- Must showcase the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve identified PR objectives.
The remuneration plan for the above position is attractive. Candidates with a can-do attitude and willing to perform exceptionally in the given role can look forward to the best rewards, exceptional opportunities, and career progression.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please apply by email to [email protected] along with a recently taken photograph. Indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
Human Resources Department, CHEC Port City Colombo (Private) Ltd.
Office Unit No 30, One Galle Face Tower, No 1 A, Center Road, Galle Face, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.
