Job Title: Communication Manager
Organisation: Integrated Transport Solutions Limited (ITSL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Managing Director
About US:
Integrated Transport Solutions Limited (ITSL) offers innovative business solutions Public Transport and Fleet Management, Transport Information Management Systems, Electronic Content Management, and other related services. We do this by integrating technology to end-user processes and experiences.
Founded as a partnership in Kampala, Uganda, in 2010, we have evolved into a multifaceted company that brings together a pool of professional service providers to offer a turnkey service to our clients.
Job Summary: The Communications Manager will lead the communications function and implement the company’s communications strategy. The communication manager will act a focal communication and spokesperson for the company for internal and external audiences, including handling media inquiries to ensure accurate information is disseminated to internal and external audiences in a timely manner.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with other teams to identify the public voice of the brand
- Create style guides and brand voice outlines for all public relations, marketing, advertising and other vital departments
- Consult with executive management to develop effective communication procedures and policies for various situations or crises
- Draft press releases and speeches following organizational news
- Write letters, interdepartmental memos and other business correspondence
- Communicate with media outlets and journalists and create press kits
- Develop materials to educate staff on communication practices
- Coach and assist team members on improving communication skill
- Perform communications research and monitor the progress of various communications strategies
- To act as a focal communications person and spokesperson for the company for internal and external audiences, including handling media inquiries;
- To ensure accurate information is disseminated to internal and external audiences in a timely manner in order to drive the overall company objectives;
- To manage PR and advertising relations with media houses and social media platforms;
- To supervise department staff and ensure a high degree of service and satisfaction, including regular monitoring to address challenges and crises as they emerge.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- The applicant must hold an advanced degree in journalism, media and/or public relations;
- Five or more years of hands-on public relations experience,
- Strong language skills, vast networks in local media industry; ability to communicate clearly and articulately on different platforms. Other
- A mature team player able to work well under pressure and under minimum supervision while paying attention to detail.
Desirable:
- Hands-on public relations experience, including knowledge of social and digital media platforms.
- Experience in media buying and executing communication strategies.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send applications to [email protected] quoting the job title in the subject line. Applications should include CV, motivation letter, daytime telephone number and contact details of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: ITSL is an equal opportunity employer.
Deadline: 28th March 2022
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