Communications and PR Lead

About the Role

The Communications and PR Lead will manage our strategic partnerships efforts, events and all corporate communications on mainstream & digital media. He or she will leverage on our brand’s strengths to grow our partnership network and at the same time utilise offline and online events as a tactic to deliver stellar business results

He or she will ensure that audiences within our organisation's network have access to our messaging and also create engaging content for various platforms on print, digital and electronic media for our external audiences.

The role holder will report directly to the Head of Marketing and will work closely with the Social Media & Community Marketer, Designer and communication teams across the TATC brands. The Social Media and Community Marketer will report directly to this role.

Responsibilities

The Communications and PR lead will have the following responsibilities. This list is not exhaustive, just indicative of the direction and purpose of the role.

➔ Develop the company’s PR and Communications Strategy that will deliver stellar results for the business

➔ Spearhead strategic brand partnership efforts

➔ Plan, organize and execute company and client events online and offline

➔ Assist with the development of marketing briefs and campaigns whenever required

➔ Lead all efforts related to content planning, development and distribution with focus on both Digital Media channels and Mainstream Media channels

➔ Champion internal communications e.g. company newsletters etc.

➔ Generate innovative ways to gain quality media coverage and engagement across all channels.

➔ Initiate, draft and edit communications materials, including articles, press kits, fact sheets, infographics and multimedia products, mass media or the company website.

➔ Liaise with the media, coordinate interviews, write copy for statements, organize press conferences etc.

➔ Provide timely response, strategic advice and creative solutions for dealing with sensitive communications issues and stories.

➔ Support and evaluate the results of communication campaigns with the team.

➔ Development and maintenance of media relations, contacts and lists.

➔ Minimum 4 years' experience in PR and Strategic Partnerships 

Key Skills, Attributes & Experience

The Communications and PR lead should possess the following skill sets, attributes and minimum experience. This list is not exhaustive, just indicative of the prerequisite skills needed.

➔ Partnership building experience and skills

➔ Outstanding events management and execution abilities (offline and online events), including moderation and emceeing.

➔ Familiarity with content creation tools and best practices

➔ Exceptional communication , copywriting & editing skills.

➔ Extensive media network

➔ Positive attitude and the ability to gain the trust of colleagues and external parties alike.

➔ Proven experience in crisis Communication and management.

➔ Basic SEO knowledge.

➔ Experience in content production is a plus.

➔ Degree in Public Relations, Communications or a business relevant field is desirable

Starting Date

The Communications and PR Lead will be onboarded latest on 2nd May 2024

About Working with Us

BrighterMonday Kenya, a subsidiary of The African Talent Company (TATC), was formed in 2006 and runs the largest job-matching platform in Kenya, working with over 40,000 employers, and a growing database of over 1,000,000 candidate profiles.

Brightermonday Kenya is a talent leader in the market and is already a staple part of the recruiting process for a large number of Kenyan companies and job seekers. We have built the trust and brand that allows for immediate traction in terms of data production and analysis.

In working at BrighterMonday Kenya, you will be joining a young, vibrant and exciting company that will support your career growth and development.