Job Opening: Business Writer for Ernst & Young (station: South Africa)

At Ernst & Young we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world's most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives. At Ernst & Young you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It's how you make a difference.

BUSINESS WRITER - SOUTH AFRICA

OVERALL DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:

Central writing resource for news releases and PR material for Media Relations team.

JOB SPEC:

• Drafting, editing & distribution of all media releases for Ernst & Young (“E&Y”) Media Relations department\
• Interview E&Y spokespeople and research topical issues in order to write press releases
• Drafting of other copy for strategic external use in the media – such as features, partner profiles etc.
• Proactive and continuous research for topical issues from daily newspapers, EY Global and Knowledge Database in order to provide the media with newsworthy topical information
• Assist in setting up interviews with the media and relevant Ernst & Young spokespeople
• Assist with organising and hosting media briefings
• Build strong relationships with relevant business media on an ongoing basis via invitations to Ernst & Young “thought leadership” and relationship-building events
• General administrative work such as updating systems and reports used by the media team, including but not limited to media lists, interviews index & reporting system for press releases

BA or BJourn degree / diploma or relevant writing and communications qualifications

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 3-4 years experience in PR agency or media-related environment
• Journalism background at a relevant newspaper or financial services organisation
• Excellent business and financial writing ability

PROFICIENT COMPUTER SKILLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Lotus Notes / Microsoft Outlook
• Speed typing (not essential, but preferable)

OTHER SKILLS:

• Must be able to identify relevant news angles for the media and for news releases;
• Must be proactive in looking for new potential opportunities for Ernst & Young in the media;
• Proven written, communication and interviewing skills
• Ability to communicate complex subjects to different audiences
• Must adhere to strict deadlines
• Independent person who shows a lot of initiative
• Good administrative skills
• Must be a well-organised person
• Attention to detail
• Ability to deliver quality work under pressure / on deadline with excellent time management skills;
• Great communication, written and people management skill

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: visit Ernst & Young career site here and search for Job Number SOU0008O

Website: http://www.ey.com/

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