[Virtual Career Week] Communication & Community Manager  

Your Assignments:

1. Develop integrated communication and Public Relations (PR) strategies based on the country marketing plan, commercial priorities and market/consumer insight.

2. Develop a strategic relation with the media, public and other stakeholders which lead to a positive image of the brand.

3. Be in control of the PR budget, measuring all PR metrics, monitoring and following up all execution in all media.

4. Develop Home Furnishing Community that will strengthen the IKEA brand position in the market.

5. Co-operate with all functions involved in the execution of the communication and PR strategies.

6. To promote the brand using editorial content in print, online and digital.

Your Profiles:

1. Min. 6-8 years of experience in the field of Public Relations including fielding media questions, pitching stories to the media, preparing media kits and organizing press conferences

2. Experienced in creating and maintaining a favorable public image for the company by communicating programs, accomplishments and/or points of view

3. Able to write press releases, speeches for organizational leaders, develop marketing communications materials and prepare articles for corporate newsletters

4. Preferably having an experience in releasing information to counter negative publicity and handle crisis and emergency communications, and proven experience of of working with/in PR agency or brand.

5. Experience of successfully leading processes creating excellent PR communication and building community.

6. Proven ability to work with a holistic approach with PR agency, media, influencer and community.

7. Experience of creating and implementing long-term communication and PR strategic plans, setting budgets and following up goals.

8. Experience of effective and efficient use and measurement earned media.

9. Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English.

10. Self-reliant and motivated with a proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.