Communications Director at R4Kenya

The position comes with great responsibility, as Communications Directors are accountable for public perception of a company. Managing this perception involves developing marketing and communication strategies, understanding the importance of timing and setting, responding to crises and setbacks, overseeing a team of diverse communications roles and ensuring that information released is consistent with the strategy at large.

Communications Director Responsibilities:

• Developing a cohesive communications strategy.
• Assembling and overseeing a diversely skilled communications team.
• Crisis management and preemptive planning.
• Cultivating an environment of readiness and alertness.
• Maintaining an awareness of company risks and threats.
• Projecting a positive company image to the public.
• Managing media relations.
• Managing a communications budget.
• Ensuring quality control of all information released.

Communications Director Requirements:

• MBA or advanced degree in Communications, Marketing or related field.
• 10+ years communications experience.
• Extensive list of media contacts.
• Awareness of and proficiency with communications technologies.
• Experience in stakeholder/community engagement.
• Clear and concise communication with team members and senior management.
• Strong and confident leadership.