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Job Title:    Media Strategist

Organization:
Kiira Motors Corporation

Duty Station:
Kampala or Jinja, Uganda

Reports to: Director
Marketing and Sales

Salary Scale:
K6

About US:

Kiira Motors
Corporation or KMC is a State Enterprise in Uganda established to champion the
Development of the Domestic Automotive Value Chain for job and wealth creation.

Job Summary:  The Media Strategist is responsible for
formulating media strategies in order to help launch various KMC products and
services while collaborating with clients’ advertising, public relations and
product teams. The Media Strategist plays a critical role in promoting the
integration of cross-functional teams and ensuring seamless delivery of
products and services to clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·       Planning and executing custom media
partnerships with a heavy focus on content development.

·       Media planning and buying across display,
video, mobile and social channels while owning elements of planning and
execution.

·       Building advertising campaigns designed to
capture potential clients’ attention and keep existing customers’ loyalty by
figuring out the campaign’s target demographic, determining the best time to
run the campaign, and deciding which medium to use.

·       Analyzing data mined from surveys, webpage
visits, social media platforms and other sources to build the desired customer
profiles.

·       Utilize media planning tools for
application/analysis into competitive landscape, target digital consumption
support, plan development, and reporting.

·       Monitor trends, tools, opportunities and
applications in paid media environments, and appropriately apply that
knowledge.

·       Develop and present media specific documents
such as Terms of Reference, Requests for Proposals, media plans, objectives and
strategies and other related functions.

·       Create campaign post launch information such
as screenshots, links and placement information to demonstrate proof of
placement for clients.

·       Manage day-to-day communication with key
partners: Vendors, Partner Agencies and Creative media and social service
providers.

·       Report on campaign performance with the
ability to distill and curate insights and findings.

·       Maintain Kiira Motors Corporation Website,
Wikipedia, Social Media and other communication platforms

·       Contract Management for any outsourced
advertising and communication related services.

·       Any other duties assigned by the Director
Marketing and Sales

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s
Degree (Honors) in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media, Public Relations or
Related Field from a recognized Institution;

·       General working experience of at least five
(5) years; three (3) of which should have been served planning and executing
content-focused custom digital promotions/campaigns, as well as using
fundamental digital planning tools and platforms in a reputable organization
preferably in the media industry

·       Strong communication skills to accurately
convey a clear message to creative teams and executives

·       Strong analytical skills to properly make
useful recommendations from gathered data

·       Financial Management to be able to develop
and manage adverting budgets

·       Must be an innovator, a trendsetter, and a
progressive thinker who can connect digital to all other aspects of a client
business and drive growth opportunities.

·       in-depth knowledge of company business
objectives, online strategies, and their competitive landscape with a rich
background in the digital marketing/advertising industry

·       must be aware of trends in traditional and
social media, which can include keeping abreast of new apps and other forms of
digital media innovation.

·       Take keen interest in current events and
trends that relate to a target audience’s interests.

·       Ethics and Integrity to build trust of the
existing and potential clients

·       Must be prepared for a fast-paced environment
and be comfortable making decisions

·       Must have an insatiable curiosity for
technology, culture and whatever comes next.

How to Apply:

All interested and
qualified candidates must send your application through email to
hr@kiiramotors.com

Please note that we
are not accepting hand-delivered applications.

Your application
should include the following documents Only in PDF Format:

A duly signed
application Letter (Cover Letter) addressed to the Chief Executive Officer,
Kiira Motors Corporation.

·       A duly signed CV (Please use this CV
template). Certified copies of Academic Documents (Certificates and
Transcripts). Only copies certified by the awarding institution will be
accepted.

·       We do appreciate your interest in working
with us, however, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews
through e-mail and Telephone calls within two (2) working days after close of
Applications.

·       Shortlisted candidates shall sit a Competence
and Aptitude Test. All candidates who pass the Competence and Aptitude Test
shall proceed to the next stage which shall be the Oral Interview. Candidates
shall be informed of the date and time of the Tests/Interviews two (2) working
days in advance.

Deadline: 17th July 2020

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