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.
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 14th
July, 2013.
Note: We shall only
contact the shortlisted applicants.
