The Ugandan Jobline

• Serve as the single point of contact for
  other departments to provide support on internal communication.
• Identify, develop and execute
  communications strategy for key media contacts and customer references
• Tasked with monitoring and analyzing staff
  opinion and identifying issues and trends by carrying out internal surveys
  and  advise management on
  appropriate actions/responses
• Plan, generate and oversee all internal
  campaigns and competitions to keep staff up to speed on MTN products and
  services
• Research media coverage and industry
  trends.
• Develop fresh story ideas to position MTN
  as a leader in the telecommunications industry
• Serve as a key liaison with the media and
  ensure consistent engagement with this stakeholder group
• Create and manage the CEO’s monthly
  ‘Updates Magazine’
• Publishing the Company‘s corporate
  magazines(Y’ello) and monthly editorial contributions to the Group Y’ello
  magazine
• Submit and contribute articles to Group
  for the weekly Group Y’ello Buzz
• Update OPCO events, products and services
  on the Group intranet – MTN Connect.
• Managing, implementing and coordinating
  communication meetings like quarterly CEO meetings, Staff forums, H.R
  Road-shows and other meetings from time to time
• Manage the archiving of all PR/Internal
  communications material for the company through a centralized data base
• Draft press releases, speeches, media
  relations content, case studies, white papers, executive bios, corporate
  newsletter content, social media content, and speaking proposals. and
  other documentation for MTN events
• Support Companywide events

• The ideal candidate for the MTN Manager –
  Corporate Communications career opportunity should hold a bachelor’s
  degree in Mass Communications, Social Sciences, English or any related
  field.
• At least five years’ experience in public
  relations, community relations, communications, marketing, media house
  environment or related experience
• Ability to use MS Office programs like web
  designing, MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Excel, Snipping tool etc.
• Good knowledge of Media Relations and
  communications, Internal communications
• Hands-on experience in writing articles
  for print and online magazines, Press releases, Talking points and ability
  to carry out interviews with different stakeholders when need arises.
• A good customer service background dealing
  customers face to face and via phone interactions
• Previous experience in speech writing
• Experience in working with the media is an
  advantage
• Additional training in Marketing
  Communications
• Training in Media Relations and Stake
  holder Management
• Training in Public Speaking
• Excellent Communication (Written and Oral)
  and Interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and action,
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Good Initiative and coordination
  techniques
• Good telephone etiquette.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• An assertive and persevering demeanor
• Keen attention to detail
• Team player with high Can-do spirit
• High levels of Integrity, reliability and
  flexibility
• comfortable with change
• A positive attitude and commitment to
  quality and high performance

Related Jobs