Corporate Communications Officer at Karatina University

Basic Salary for this position is between Kshs. 108,714 by Kshs. 4,250 to Kshs. 155,461

Job Description for Corporate Communications Officer

• Supervise all staff under him/her.
• Liaise with media (coverage of all University functions)
• Write, edit and distribute various types of content, including material for a website, press releases, marketing material and other types of content that take the message to the public.
• Oversee, prepare and contribute stories, photos and editing of the internal newsletter
• Coverage of University activities (both video and photography)
• Ensure posting of all advertising both internally and externally (media houses)
• Ensure Media  monitoring and evaluation and advice University Management accordingly.
• Organize and coordinate University exhibitions and marketing activities.
• Responsible for development and implementation of the strategic plan for all departments (for all HOD’s)
• Maintain a database of media organizations and contacts within them.
• Manage the company’s or organization’s social media communications.
• Regularly meet with and conduct interviews with media personnel.
• Create and produce Annual newsletters for the organization.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with journalists in multiple types of media outlets.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Prepare and manage the organization’s communication budget
• Coordinate the implementation of Corporate Communication and Branding Policy;
• Establish and maintain continual information flows between the University and its stakeholders;
• Ensure prudent and efficient management and utilization of resources within the Corporate Communication and Branding Office;
• Lead on   brand building and   brand communications, including content  planning and reporting;
• Provide leadership in the conceptualization, planning and implementation of brand sensitization activities and supporting partners as needed.
• Developing and revising communication strategies,
• Scanning and assessing the internal and external environment, for issues that might impact the University Brand, and helping the University adapt to the information needs of its stakeholders,
• Devising mechanisms to enable Monitoring and Evaluation of the University’s Communication and Branding strategies.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements for Appointment

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• At least six (6) years relevant work experience
• Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology
• Membership registration with a professional body

Note: Interested applicants with a bias towards media and journalism, social media, documentaries and website management are encouraged to apply.