Communication Manager - Tasks and specialisations
Kaiwhakahaere Whakawhiti Kōrero
Tasks & duties
Communication managers may do some or all of the following:
- inform clients and the public about an organisation
- design strategies that promote and support the organisation
- produce publications such as newsletters, leaflets and annual reports
- manage media issues and sponsorships
- manage the communication budget
- manage other communication staff
- develop and maintain the organisation's corporate image and identity
- brand manage the use of logos, signage, stationery and a writing style guide
- develop and manage advertising and communication programmes and campaigns
- develop and maintain company Internet or intranet (internal) Web pages
- keep staff and clients up to date with company news
- organise functions
- deal with advertising companies and production houses
- run in-house communication courses.

Communication managers are the public face of an organisation
Updated
September 2009