Corporate Communications Manager

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.
 

We are seeking to recruit a Corporate Communications Manager for our Corporate Affairs department. 

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.