No Experience Communications Associate Job Opportunities – Andela
Job Title: Communications Associate
Organisation: Andela
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Andela was started in 2014 to build a network of technology leaders on the African continent and bridge the divide between the U.S and African tech sectors. Leveraging a proven, data-driven approach, we build high-performing engineering teams with Africa’s top developers to help companies overcome the tech talent shortage and build better products, faster.
Job Summary: The Communications Associate is responsible for broadcasting Andela’s mission and accomplishments to the world, building a community of developers, partners and supporters who are aligned with our vision.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Manage press relations in Kampala, including:
- Writing press releases
- Identify and pitch Andela news and stories to relevant outlets
- Coordinate and staff interviews with press
- Select & prep fellows and team members for interviews and events
- Research news outlets, identify key talking points, guide conversation
- Edit Andelan articles and media prior to release, when possible
- Form and maintain relationships with reporters, tech bloggers and influencers to ensure that Andela’s story is told accurately.
- Build out press list of relevant Ugandan and pan-African media
- Coordinate Andela participation at external events in Kampala/pan-Africa
- Build out events calendar for Fellows and leadership
- Identify and pitch two speaking engagements per month for Andela leadership
- Develop and implement social media strategy for Twitter and Facebook
- Track success (engagement, lead gen), present a report monthly and iterate on strategy.
- Cover events and visitors, generate photo stories and contribute to blog posts to highlight internal happenings.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must have exceptional communication skills.
- Strong writing/editorial skills.
- Strong storytelling skills and the ability to tell visual stories with multimedia.
- The ability to meet deadlines and manage expectations in a high-pressure environment.
- The diligence to see projects through from inception to delivery.
- Solid organizational skills to support the rest of the team.
- The willingness to listen to, and apply feedback.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should apply online at the link below.
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