Catherine Chan on LinkedIn: Three wonderful fixed-term roles in my team covering strategic comms… (2024)

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Hiring Managers What distinguishes a public relations officer from a communications officer? The majority of positions for communications officers don't appear to make it obvious what the differences are between the two. (my opinion)While there can be overlap, a Public Relations (PR) officer typically focuses on managing an organisation's reputation, building relationships with the public, and handling crisis communication. On the other hand, a Communications Officer may have a broader role, encompassing internal and external communication strategies, including messaging, media relations, and content creation. PR often emphasizes external perception, whereas communications may involve a wider range of information dissemination within and outside the organization.

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What falls under the umbrella of #commsjobs?The scope of the corporate communications realm is gigantic, so I just try my best to identify and share opportunities that are valuable for my network, based on my experience working across multiple companies, industries, and regions.But… are “employee engagement” roles communication roles?What about “change management” roles?One that I really struggle with is… “internal marketing.”I tend to leave out roles related to Sales, CSR, Regulatory, Customer Service or Event Planning, but with so many creative job titles out there, curating #commsjobs sometimes can be a little tricky.My approach? I focus on roles in fields where a background in communications is (or at least should be) a requirement. Of course, I cannot read the job descriptions of every single one of the roles I share, but there are some conventions that, in general, are followed across companies and industries.For example:- Corporate Communications: Managing internal and external communications.- Public Relations: Handling public image and media relations.- Government Affairs: Engaging with government officials and stakeholders.- Investor Relations: Managing communications between the company and its investors.- Community Relations: Engaging with local communities and stakeholders.- Issues Management: Identifying and managing potential issues and crises.Am I missing any? What is the most hilarious job title you’ve seen out there for someone working in corporate comms?I would love to read your thoughts!And, if you are #hiring #commspros, don't get creative with the job title. Be clear about who you are looking for and the best candidates will come your way.

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Do you call the function #communications or #corporateaffairs? Many consultancies and recruiters now refer to the function as corporate affairs, and you might think it has overtaken communications. There are currently over 10k Chief Communications Officers, but only 902 Chief Corporate Affairs Officers on Linkedin. These numbers are global and across all industries.#commsjobs #executivesearch

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