Communications Officer

• 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

• 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