ABIG PR and Media Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

ABIG PR and Media Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 215943

Category: Sales and Marketing, Communications, PR and Journalism
Location: Addis Ababa
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:

Job Description

Background:

ABIG is a business management consulting company that provides its services to a portfolio of companies in different sectors ranging from food and beverages, health care, petrochemicals, construction, real-estate and merchandize trading.

Depending on the needs of its client organizations, the portfolio continually expands into new sectors.

We therefore require a dynamic individual who is quick to learn and adopt in a fast paced environment, at the same time creating and maintaining a favorable public image of ABIG by communicating programs, accomplishments and/or points of view.

We have ambitious business goals focused on exploiting local market opportunities as well as take advantage of other export markets opportunities.

PR/Media Management –

At ABIG, knowledge of our overall operating environment, our customers, consumers and competitors is key in designing unique solutions to succeed in this role.

Therefore, the role holder is expected with -

fielding media questions and pitching stories to the media, preparing media kits and organizing press conferences. In addition to writing press releases, they write speeches for organizational leaders, develop advertising and marketing communications material and prepare articles for corporate newsletters.

Public relations managers also release information to counter negative publicity and handle crisis and emergency communications.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media

Coordinate all public relations activities
Monitor and Analyze social media content and proactively develop adequate responses

Leverage existing media relationships

and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media

Manage media inquiries and interview requests

Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations

Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis

Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.

Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness

Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them

Job Requirements

Qualification requirements

A minimum of BA degree in Marketing, Journalism and Communication or other related field of study

Required Experience

A minimum of 4 years work experience in Media and PR related experience

Needed Skills & Personal Qualities

Must be a confident communicator and presenter

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills

Have a full understanding of media needs and media relationships

Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail

Possess the ability to keep information confidential

Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms

Ability to work in high-stress environments, often for long hours

A wide degree of creativity and latitude

Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management

How to Apply

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their application letter and Updated CV (Without Any Supporting Documents at This Stage) through the following address:

Email: recruitment@askuplc.com and/or through www.ethiojobs.net

Please mention the specific Position you are applying for on the subject line of your email, candidates who do not follow the application instruction will not be considered.

N.B. Candidates are encouraged to only apply online.

ABIG PR and Media Manager Jobs in Ethiopia