Brand Story Teller at Kenchic Limited

THE ROLE:

• This is a role for someone who believes brands are built through stories, and who has the skills to tell them well. As the Brand Storyteller, you'll own how Kenchic shows up: across earned media, digital channels, internal communications, and every touchpoint in between.
• You'll be the connect between our business and our audiences, translating what we do into narratives that resonate, build trust, and drive engagement.
• You'll work directly with the Head of Marketing & Brand Managers and collaborate with our external agency partners.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• You'll own the brand's voice and presence across every channel, ensuring Kenchic communicates with consistency, clarity, and purpose. Specifically,
• Lead our PR and earned media strategy- from media relations and press activity to corporate communications and MD messaging.
• Set the direction for all digital and social content, briefing and holding agency partners accountable to brand standards and performance targets.
• Own internal communications, ensuring our people are as connected to the brand as our consumers are.
• Own the content calendar - setting priorities aligned to product launches, campaigns, and business moments.
• Be the guardian of Kenchic's brand voice- across every channel, campaign, and conversation.
• Lead how Kenchic tells its sustainability and ESG story - translating our purpose and commitments into communications that are honest, compelling. and built for the long term. 

 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• 3-5 years of active experience in PR, communications, and digital (FMCG or consumer brand experience is a strong plus). A degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Excellent writing skills - you can write a press release, a caption, MD quote, and a social post, and each one sounds right for its format.
• Solid understanding of East African media landscape and digital platforms.
• Comfort working with Creative, Digital, and PR agencies: briefing, reviewing. providing feedback.
• Strong organisational skills - you manage multiple workstreams without dropping the ball.
• Experience with media monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, or social scheduling platforms.

YOU'LL THRIVE IF

• You're a natural communicator who takes pride in getting the words exactly right.
• You follow the news, you're active on social media, and you notice when brands do communications well (or badly).
• You can work independently but you're collaborative by nature, you ask questions, take feedback graciously, and bring ideas to the table.
• You're reliable. You can handle a fast-moving environment without losing your cool, and you understand that in a business like ours, reputation and relationships matter.
• You're curious about food, farming, or animal protein- or at least willing to get excited about it.