Team Member – Media Relations at United Bank for Africa (Z) Ltd

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 necessary process and policy towards ensuring beneficial relationships, brand enhancement and zero negative press
• Supervisory responsibilities on preparation of press releases, features/articles and other external communication
• Facilitating Advert Placements to obtain optimum exposure
• Managing media events and leveraging opportunities there in.
• 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.

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