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PR & Comms Officer

Support PNGCORE’s communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement, maintain communication platforms and promote membership initiatives.

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Closing date
End of day, PNG time
Department
Public Relations & Communication
Location
Port Moresby, PNG

Job details

About the role

Support the Chamber’s communications, media and public relations activities. Promote PNGCORE’s image, strengthen stakeholder engagement, maintain communication platforms, and support events and membership growth.

Role details

Location
Port Moresby, PNG
Department
Public Relations & Communication
Reports to
Manager – Public Relations & Communication
Direct reports
None

Key relationships

  • Chamber Councillors
  • Chamber Members
  • Conference Committee
  • Other peak industry bodies
  • Key stakeholders
  • Public Relations & Communications Division
  • Member Services Divisions
  • Research and Policy Division
  • Event service providers
  • Conference contractors

Core competencies

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound media and stakeholder engagement capability
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams

Responsibilities

Communications and media

  • Implement the Chamber’s Annual Communication, Media and Public Relations Plan.
  • Develop and deliver communication and public relations activities, including media releases, newsletters and advertisements.
  • Maintain and regularly update the website and social media platforms, ensuring timely daily, weekly and monthly content updates.
  • Maintain and enhance the Chamber’s reputation among members, government agencies and wider stakeholders through timely communication materials and community engagement initiatives, including events and promotions.
  • Monitor Chamber and industry media coverage daily and compile press clippings for internal distribution and, where required, external use.
  • Research and collate relevant industry data for reporting and communications.
  • Promote and support the Chamber’s membership strategy, with a focus on attracting new members.

Brand management support

  • Apply organisational brand standards.
  • Monitor brand compliance.
  • Maintain brand templates and design assets.
  • Assist with brand refresh and brand enhancement projects.

Photography

  • Capture professional photographs of events, corporate activities, executives, community engagement initiatives and project documentation.
  • Edit and archive photographic assets.

Social media content design

  • Develop creative assets for digital campaigns.
  • Design platform-specific content.
  • Produce short-form visual content optimised for engagement.

Event support

  • Design event branding, signage, backdrops, exhibition displays and promotional materials.
  • Provide multimedia support during events.

Asset management

  • Maintain a centralised digital asset library.
  • Store and catalogue logos, images, videos, templates and design files.

Other projects delegated by management

  • Support other Chamber divisions with event-related, administrative or coordination tasks as required.
  • Assist with additional projects and responsibilities assigned by management.
  • Maintain organised documentation, templates and processes to support operational efficiency.
  • Support exhibitor, sponsor and contractor coordination for larger events when needed.

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification is required. A degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field is preferred.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ relevant work experience in communications.
  • Experience in photography and videography.
  • Experience in journalism and content writing.
  • Digital marketing skills.

Desirable

  • Experience in a corporate communications environment.
  • Event production experience.

Technical skills and tools

Design software

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign

Video tools

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • CapCut

Photography equipment

  • DSLR cameras
  • Mirrorless cameras
  • Professional lighting equipment

Digital platforms and IT skills

  • Canva Pro
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Digital marketing

Key performance indicators

  • Meet brand compliance standards.
  • Deliver creative outputs on time.
  • Achieve stakeholder satisfaction with creative services.
  • Produce high-quality, effective visual content.
  • Grow engagement through visual campaigns.