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Media Liaison Officer Vacancy - Telkom Kenya

Thursday, February 3, 2011 , Posted by dailyjobskenya at 2:29 PM

Media Liaison Officer
Offer modified on 01/31/2011
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 Description

Media 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
  • Budget review
  • Reporting
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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