Job Opportunities in a Media Company - Nawiri

• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization
• Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization
• Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of the organization’s activities
• Foster effective team work between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff
• Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriate
• Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile
• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization
• Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its clients, Board and Funders
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization
• Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate
• Ensure that personnel, client, donor and volunteer files are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintained
• Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials
• Attend strategy meetings and brainstorm on media buying initiatives and suggestions
• Coordinate launch of media campaigns with marketing, communications, and sales departments

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Management or mass  communication
• Three years’ experience  in a media firm
• Good communication skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Good leadership skills

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• Provide service leadership related to Marketing and Communications of business.
• Ensure that high-quality services are delivered effectively, efficiently and consistently, whether it is direct or indirect communications.
• Make sure that the businesses marketing communications promote the right message to maintain a good brand image.
• Act as the lead officer in all Marketing and Communications activities
• As the Head of Marketing, they will support the Director with their duties and also work within the management team to maintain the collective work to a good standard
• The Head of Marketing regularly collaborates with the Director, and this is to help guide the Marketing and Communications together.
• Motivate other employees to work with genuine commitment and achieve the specific targets of the business
• Make sure that all the services are accessible, especially for the stakeholders so they can fully engage in the development and improvement of the business.
• Managing the relevant budgets for Marketing and Communications spending. The income must be monitored to make sure that the resources are used efficiently to help achieve business priorities

• Diploma/Degree in Sales and Marketing
• 2-3 years’ experience in a media firm
• Good analytical, communication  and presentation skills
• Good reporting skills
• Time management skills
• Complex problem solving skills

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• Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails
• Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
• Responding to incoming email and phone enquiries
• Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales
• Gathering market and customer information
• Representing their company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations
• Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with the clients
• Challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy
• Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process which is largely dictated by the prospective customer
• Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets
• Gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements

• Degree/Diploma in sales and marketing
• Three years’ experience in sales and marketing  in a media firm
• Good communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Good selling skills
• Business acumen
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent sales and marketing skills