PR & Media Relations Officer (Communications) Officer Job Placement – Umeme
Job Title: PR & Media Relations Officer (Communications) Officer
Organisation: Umeme
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Stakeholder Relations Manager – Media & Communications
About US:
Umeme is the largest electricity distribution company in Uganda, with a mandate of operating, maintaining, upgrading and expanding the electricity distribution network, retailing electricity to its customers, improving efficiency within the electricity distribution system. Umeme Limited is listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange and cross-listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange since 2012. Umeme has over 620,000 customers of which 20% are on pre-paid metering, a staff complement of 1,400 employees and has over the last 9 years invested US$ 271 m in the electricity distribution system.
Job Summary: The Communications Officer will mainly implement public and media relations activities of Umeme including preparing media articles, press releases, features and researching topical news and social media items for publications to positively portray the company image and reputation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare press releases, topical news items, leaflets, in-house journals, publicity brochures, information for web sites and promotional videos for internal and public consumption to improve company image.
- Research the Electricity Sector and market, publish relevant News articles, blogs and social media articles to influence positive public opinion of the company.
- Build and maintain positive relationships, network with other writers, as well as industry players such as publishers, script editor’s, producers, radio personalities to influence pro-business publications.
- Prepare, format and submit material for media publication in the required in line with the brand guidelines.
- Source and maintain knowledge of publication opportunities; market the company through online presence, organising promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits.
- Daily reviews of business related stories and articles in the media, flag articles for actioning through appropriate response to strengthen/protect company brand position.
- Prepare briefs, articles and press releases for internal and external use in line with company policy.
- Collaborate with media houses to acquire pro-business news leads, timely gather news for Internal and external consumption in line with company policy.
- Write pro-business pieces, edit, revise and review company publications that positively publicise the company.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a Degree in Communication, Journalism or related field.
- A minimum of three years’ experience working as a PR and relations officer.
- Adept to social media & digital platforms for communication and publication purposes in a busy environment, preferably a utility.
- Must have experience in media relations.
- Creative writing skills.
- Knowledge of standard industry software e.g. publisher.
- Must have an eye for news.
- Knowledgeable about the Energy Sector and Umeme as a business. Must have experience in writing and reporting.
- Must be creative and innovative.
- Knowledge about local, regional and international media.
- Creativity in social media communication.
- Journalism practical experience will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to fill out the online form at the link below.
Deadline: 9th March 2018
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