Job Description
The incumbent is required to conduct in-depth research and prepare, write and edit executive and other speeches, releases, articles, letters and other communication documents for use by the Ministry/Department. Duties involve researching material for writing assignments; submitting within agreed timelines and ensuring relevance and currency of content.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>Writes, edits and prepares a range of documents including speeches, feature addresses, speaking notes, briefs, messages, letters, releases, PowerPoint presentations, articles and other communications documents.</li><li>Researches the materials required for the writing and editing of all speeches/ communications documents and provides input for the analysis required for the development, implementation, review and evaluation of new and existing policies.</li><li>Sources information-related issues in reports (local, regional and international), the electronic print and other media at libraries and other archives for reference and record keeping purposes.</li><li>Submits speeches and other communications documents within timelines given.</li><li>Reviews speeches and other communications documents to ensure that information is relevant, up to date and addresses national and other issues as required.</li><li>Maintains indexed archive file of all speeches/communication documents.</li><li>Performs other related duties as required.</li></ul>
Key Competencies
<p><u><b>Knowledge:</b></u></p><ul><li>Knowledge of New Media.</li><li>Knowledge of media issues, social marketing theory and practice, communications strategies and behavioural sciences.</li><li>Knowledge of marketing, public relations, advertising, promotion and other communications methods.</li><li>Knowledge of modern techniques of news gathering and release.</li><li>Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, planning and strategy, and the role of mass media.</li><li>Knowledge of Video Production.</li><li>Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.</li><li>Knowledge of the organisational structure of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.</li><li>Knowledge of protocol procedures.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b><u>Skills and Abilities:</u></b></p><ul><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.</span></li><li>Skill in the use of personal computers.</li><li>Skill in conducting research and in conceptual and analytical thinking.</li><li>Skill in writing and editing, including a strong command of English.</li><li>Ability to use e-Government technology platforms.</li><li>Ability to use the internet for research purposes.</li><li>Ability to analyze and synthesize data from a wide variety of sources, and summarize in a clear and concise manner.</li><li>Ability to pay close attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact in interacting with others.</li><li>Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to meet strict deadlines.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external partners.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b><u>Minimum Experience and Training:</u></b></p><ul><li>Minimum of 4 years experience in Mass Communications or Public Relations or a related area, with an emphasis on performing writing and editing duties for senior managerial/executive personnel.</li><li>Training as evidenced by a recognized University Degree in Communications Studies or in a related field or a post graduate Diploma in a related field.</li></ul>