Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
WITU is a Ugandan registered non profit whose mission is to empower young women and girls to become innovative technologists & entrepreneurs equally influencing Africa’s economy. We do this through offering tools, resources and opportunities that allow them to thrive.
We have recently launched a number of programs and projects and are looking to grow our team in the listed areas below. If you think you are a good fit, send your application! We are looking for entrepreneurial spirited young people to join our team and support our organization’s journey to achieve its mission.
Job Title: Communications Lead
Reporting to : Director Of Operations
Job Type: Full time
Location: Based in Kampala with travel around Uganda.
About this role
We are looking for a self-motivated and talented Communications lead to lead our communications department. In this position, you will be in charge of producing high-quality content that engages customers and builds brand recognition. Your main duties will also include creating informative content, press releases, articles, and media opportunities to share our company’s brand, products, and services. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, with brilliant presentation and organizational skills. .

Responsibilities:
• Create informative and interesting press releases, press kits, newsletters, and related marketing materials.
• Develop and implement effective communication strategies that build customer loyalty programs, brand awareness, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare detailed media activity reports.
• Plan and manage the design, content, and production of all marketing materials.
• Work with the marketing department to generate new ideas and strategies.
• Supervise projects to guarantee all content is publication-ready.
• Create communication and marketing strategies for new products, launches, events, and promotions.
• Lead the marketing and public relations staff.
• Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos
• Work with communications team members to conceptualize and implement communications strategies and campaigns
• Respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications
• Oversee day-to-day management of campaigns and ensure brand consistency
• Facilitate scaling brand and company awareness through various social media channels
• Work with consultants to create and implement social media strategies monthly
• Ensure brand consistency in copy through tone, voice and terminology
• Supervise all aspects of social media interaction between customers and the company, and ensure a positive customer service experience
• Create actionable plans to both grow and maintain followers through popular social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn
• Ensure progress on all platforms by using analytical tools such as Google Analytics and others

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or relevant field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience creating targeted content is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities

Job Experience: 3 years

Job Education: Bachelor’s degree


Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
We have a Passion for progress, you work in an entrepreneurial environment where the sky's the limit. You develop new workflows, processes, and project concepts. Change is certain, we are rarely “done” with improvements. If this is you on any of these roles, please send a cover letter and CV to info@witug.org  Deadline is 30th September 2020 11:59pm.

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