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Uganda Rugby Union
CLOSEDCommunications Officer
Kampala, Uganda
Closing: Apr 6, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 5, 2024 (21 days ago)
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The primary role of the Communications Officer is to nurture a strong media industry network, increase awareness and develop an enviable corporate image for URU by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs and 360-degree communications and content plan.
Requirements
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising or a related discipline.
- Additional qualifications (Desirable): Postgraduate/certificate in communication related field
- One year of experience in a busy Public Relations and Communication environment.
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and can delegate effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong planning ability with excellent organizational skills
- Ability and willingness to work outside of normal hours including evening and weekends.
- Ability to manage a group of participants effectively.
- Proven working experience in public relations required.
- Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level.
- Strong relationships with both local and national federations,
- Government and industry media outlets.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, X platform, etc.
- Event planning experience
How to Apply:
All candidates should deliver their applications addressed to Chief Executive Officer at Uganda Rugby Union
Responsibilities
The primary role of the Communications Officer is to nurture a strong media industry network, increase awareness and develop an enviable corporate image for URU by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs and 360-degree communications and content plan.
Requirements
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising or a related discipline.
- Additional qualifications (Desirable): Postgraduate/certificate in communication related field
- One year of experience in a busy Public Relations and Communication environment.
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and can delegate effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong planning ability with excellent organizational skills
- Ability and willingness to work outside of normal hours including evening and weekends.
- Ability to manage a group of participants effectively.
- Proven working experience in public relations required.
- Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level.
- Strong relationships with both local and national federations,
- Government and industry media outlets.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, X platform, etc.
- Event planning experience
How to Apply:
All candidates should deliver their applications addressed to Chief Executive Officer at Uganda Rugby Union
- Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics.
- Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast, and online media.
- Coordinate all public relations activities.
- Direct social media team to engage audience across traditional and new media.
- Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within the broader Rugby fraternity.
- Keep an eye on the latest social media trends
- Develop and lead execution of a content plan across the various social media channels.
- Manage media inquiries and interview requests.
- Strengthen relationships with all media personnel
- Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations
- Monitor, analyse and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis
- Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an ongoing basis
- Analyse campaign data and web traffic metrics
- Build relationships with thought leaders to raise industry awareness
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