Corporate Communications Manager
Job
Ref:
HR-CCM-07-2013
Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
He/she
will report to the Group Head of Corporate Affairs and will work in a team to
position and enhance the Nation Media Group’s corporate image and reputation as
the Media of Africa for Africa.
We
invite applicants who are experienced, results-oriented, and dynamic and
self-motivated with proven track records and attributes to excel in a highly
competitive environment.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and develop
annual communication plans, campaigns and strategies.
- Production of
external communication tools and materials, including websites, annual
reports, newsletters, business stories, documentaries and brochures in
line with NMG’s communication guidelines.
- Manage day to
day relationships of PR agencies and develop corporate media materials.
- Coordinate and
manage the communication flow within the organisation, serving as the
principal contact person for information to ensure effective knowledge
management.
- Ensure efficient
and effective organisation of internal & external corporate events
including corporate cocktails, investor and corporate meetings and
seminars..
- Promptly manage
& attend to all inquiries made to the communications office such as
requests for information, sponsorships or donations.
- Ensure
appropriate budgeting, cost containment and tracking of communications
related cost centres.
Qualifications,
experience and skills
- Graduate with at
least 3 – 5 years relevant experience at senior level i.e. in public
relations, corporate communications, community and public affairs.
- Business &
Current Affairs awareness; understand business implications of decisions
and aligns work with strategic goals - Good understanding of the social,
political and economic dynamics of the country.
- Proven track
record in driving PR and communication activities in medium to large sized
organizations;
- Post-graduate
training in Public Relations and Marketing
Interested
candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and
detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com
on or before 12th July, 2013.
Note:
We
shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.