United Bank for Africa Ltd is Currently Recruiting in Zambia: Team Member – Media Relations
JOB DESCRIPTION – TEAM MEMBER – MEDIA RELATIONS
Essential Information:
A Media Relations Officer works with the group head, media & external relations and group head, marketing and corporate communications to sustain the bank’s relationship with the media; leveraging same to ensure the effective dissemination of information on and from UBA and to positively enhance and grow the brand in line with strategic intent.
Reporting Relationships:
- Functionally reports to the Head Marketing and Corporate Communications
- Administratively reports to the Head Marketing and Corporate Communications
Job Duties:
- Responsible for the media management of Newspapers and country online media.
- Oversight responsibility Media Relations Officers (where necessary)
- Developing the necessary process and policy towards ensuring beneficial relationships, brand enhancement, and zero negative press
- Supervisory responsibilities on the preparation of press releases, features/articles, and other external communication
- Facilitating Advert Placements to obtain optimum exposure
- Managing media events and leveraging opportunities therein.
- Monitoring and reporting via the daily and weekend media review.
- Managing relationships with media personalities i.e. Publishers, Editors, Line Editors and Reporters
- Relationship Management with country media stakeholders
Skills:
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Good Writing Skills
- Good oral communication
- Good event management capability
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Reliable media Contacts
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good knowledge of branding issues
Job Requirements & Knowledge:
- Media
- Communications
- Banking Operations
Application requirements:
- Candidate must have at least 2 years Working experience spanning Banking Operations, Public Relations/Media and Advertising, Corporate Communications.
- Candidate must possess a BSc in Mass Communication (or Social Sciences and Arts but with Media or Journalism Experience)
- MSc in Media and Communication (Added advantage)
- Additional education qualification – MBA/MSc, a Professional certification in a closely related field is strongly recommended.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 5 credits on their Grade 12 results with Mathematics and English included.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements must send a copy of their CV, a cover letter, and academic qualifications to [email protected] before 31st May 2019.
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