Brands Public Relations Manager (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Brands Public Relations Manager

We are a blue chip Company, a leader in the broadcast media sector. Due to expansion and growth, the following position has arisen in our organization: Brands Public Relations Manager

Roles & Responsibilities:

• In partnership with Group Communications and Marketing Managers, develop and execute the long-term strategic public relations and messaging plan that will maintain and enhance the Brand’s image and support key business objectives.
• Identify key journalists in the media  and proactively build positive relationships
• Organize, liaise and manage press relations for activities/functions through issuance of invites, releases, press kits, photographic coverage & creative execution of the activities/functions
• Write design and publish/broadcast write-ups, feature articles and briefs on key content or product activities to enhance the brand and image with appropriate publics.
• Manage media coverage of products/services launches, presentations etc.
• In liaison with marketing department, prepare business strategies.  Provide business development support and through integrated marketing communications towards promotional events, partnerships and negotiations
• Provide advice on corporate branding, advertising and marketing initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive communications programmes to promote content and product brands and create communication links with various publics
• Identify key organizations and individuals for strategic brand partnerships
• Strategy Development and Program Planning

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English or Marketing degrees
• Experience promoting a multinational company in the region
• 3-5 years of communications experience (including very strong media relations, public relations) with a major Corporate national/multinational and/or PR agency with major Corporate clients
• Strong oral and written communications skills; strong editing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed; highly motivated
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Resilient, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Strong Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Applicants should submit their CVs to the email address: mcarecruitment@gmail.com  marked “Brands PR Manager” on the subject line. Closing Date: 21st February 2014

Categories: COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS