Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, April 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Business Unit: Movit Group Limited
Job Grade: L1B
Department: Category and Innovations
Duty Station: Kampala
Reports to / Title of Immediate Supervisor: Communications Lead
Supervises:
• N/A

Job Purpose:
To deliver strategic communications for our brands across categories. The incumbent will be accountable to deliver award-winning content and communication plans across Africa. The incumbent will also enable building a message around our purpose, vision, mission, and values The Media Manager is responsible for overseeing a company's interactions with the public by implementing media platforms' content strategies.
Key Customer/s:
Growth Team
CCSD Team
Human Capital Team

Stakeholders:
G-CGIO
Communications Lead
Media Agency

Functional Outputs/Activities per key performance area:
• Planning and developing content for various channels such as social media, websites, and press releases
• Researching and identifying the latest media trends and practices
• Planning, implementing, and monitoring the results of various media campaigns
• Preparing and presenting detailed and accurate reports on media activities conducted
• Managing the company’s social media profiles
• Promoting the company’s products and services on various social media platforms
• Contacting and coordinating with Social Media Influencers to promote the company’s products and services
• Estimating and monitoring the assigned budget for various media-related activities
• Ensuring that the promotional activities conducted are in-line with the company's vision, mission, and values
• Identify press opportunities through evolving issues.
• Develop content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites, and other distribution channels.
• Ensure that key messages align with vital business strategies.
• Serve as the organization’s media liaison and formal spokesperson.
• Conduct press conferences and briefings.
• Scan the media marketplace to keep up-to-date on the latest media trends.
• Monitor online and offline campaigns, and report on results.
• Negotiate with media channels to close competitive deals.
• Build and manage the organization's social media profile and presence.
• Promote additional projects to support new product launches.
• Build long-term relationships with media influencers.
Financial Management
• Generate ROI from content, creative and communications.
• Preparation of the Communications department budget as per the set guidelines
• Monitor and control the allocated budget
Risk Management
• Identify risk due to changes in Corporate Reputation and handle crisis communications
Compliance
• Ensure regulatory compliance in the execution of activities across the Group.
• Adherence to all Movit Group and In Country Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare and submit required communications reports.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Related Minimum Experience: 6 to 8 years of experience in PR, Advertising, and Media Management.
Bachelor’s degree in communications/media or related (essential) or related field. A Master’s degree in Communications will be an added advantage. Public Relations Professional certification is a must. Excellent track record of Brand Building, Business Management.

Competencies Required:
Behavioural
• Must be of unquestionable integrity, Honesty, Trustworthiness, and Professionalism
Leadership
• Must be a team player
• Must be a self-starter and have an appreciation of business growth and priorities.
• Strong Leadership potential to effectively drive a business agenda and operational coordination of activities.

Knowledge.
• Advanced experience with MS Office, Market Research
• Solid experience in price and margin management

Skills
• Crisis Management
• Internal and External Stakeholder Management
• Media and PR Management

Attributes include:
• Ability to create appropriate content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites, and other distribution channels.
• Ability to conduct press conferences and briefings.
• Ability to nurture long-term relationships with key media influencers.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
a) Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to our email: hr@movitproducts.com 
b) Deadline for submission of the CV is 30th April 2023.
c) Indicate the Job Title in the subject line.
d) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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