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Media Liaison Officer Offer modified on 01/31/2011 |
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| Reference : | ref31012011a |
| Contract type : | Permanent |
| Job(s) available(s) : | 1 |
| Experience required : | 3yrs and above |
| Studies level required : | Diploma |
| Working place : | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Creation date : | 01/31/2011 |
Job DescriptionMedia Liaison Officer
Department: Corporate Communications
Sub-department: Media and Stakeholder Relations
Reporting to the position : Media and Stakeholder Manager
The functions and the numbers of direct subordinates:
None
Type of the function : Execution Function
Role Purpose:
Ensure superior quality of Telkom Kenya’s PR programmes, products and services with particular attention to the media fraternity and Telkom Kenya’s stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational (incl. Planning): 60%
- Prepare briefs for agency and monitor progress on upcoming assignments (traffic management)
- Produces materials (e.g., news releases, fact sheets, by-lined articles) for media and stakeholder audiences that convey the position and attributes of the company
- Responsible for monitoring all electronic, print and digital media
- Provide support in preparation of press releases, speeches, presentations as appropriate
- Prepares for the attention of the functional head media enquiries and information requests
- Generate positive media opportunities/media placements in domestic and international media
- Responsible for keeping abreast of and providing communications support for several industry sectors within telecommunications and related industries
- Assists in the management of domestic and international stakeholder relationships
- Liaison with the PR and creative agencies to ensure proper and timely execution
1.2 Preparing Reports: 40%
- Provides media/political intelligence reports on a daily basis
- MPI tracking on a monthly basis
- Assist in crisis management activation and responsible for the provision of progress reports
- Preparing timely draft responses to media queries
- Contribute to smooth administrative functioning of the Unit, including invoicing, contract preparation, budget management, fulfilment of reporting requirements
- Management of Telkom Kenya’s stakeholder data base, ensuring it is constantly up dated
- Preparing weekly media and event management schedules by end of each week or circulation to management
- Compiling of weekly media report for FT press office and any regular updates as appropriate
2. Responsibilities/Managerial activities:
2.1 Financial Responsibilities
Financial Impact: Cost optimization responsibilities: NO
Communication Demands:
- Internally TKL: Heads of Corporate Communications, other Heads of Department, Procurement, Mass Market, Marketing and Customer care teams, FT Press office
- Externally TKL: Corporate Organizations, Government, ATL and BTL agencies, media, event organisers, conference organizers
Education Background & Experience:
- Diploma in communications or any related field. A bachelors degree will be an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years experience as a PR practitioner in a corporate, media house or Agency
- Must be an accredited PRSK member
Professional Knowledge:
- Computer skills
- Integrated PR skills
- Digital media knowledge
Professional Skills:
- Diligent
- Honest
- Problem solving
- Takes initiative
- Knowledgeable
- Results Oriented
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Resilient with the ability to work to deadlines
- Flexible
Work Conditions
- Field Work: Yes 30 - 50 %
- Professional tools used: Laptop, Handset, Modem
Professional Risk (heights, risk of electrocution): NO
Shifts Work: No
Night Shifts: No
Week end work: No / Yes
Work \"on-call\": Yes
The time-line for application is 9th February 2011.
If you do not hear from Human Resources by 14th February 2011, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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