Deadline of this Job: 14 November 2022
The Press Officer assists the Media Manager with defining the media strategy for MSF Eastern Africa and implements press relations and activities in order to increase MSF's presence in Kenyan and East African media, working to establish MSF as a referent on international humanitarian crises and topics.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Media Management
• Establishes and fosters strong relationships with journalists, editors and producers within print, radio, TV and online media in Kenya and East Africa in order to expand media outreach. Updates the media contacts list on a rolling basis.
• Proactively pitches stories and content that help to increase the visibility of MSF in Kenya and East Africa. Proposes, organizes and facilitates interviews, articles, press conferences and briefings with journalists.
• Distributes press releases and other information and materials to the media in coordination and conjunction with MSF’s international communications network and adapts them, when necessary, to the specificities of the Kenyan and East African contexts.
• Identifies, develops and implements ideas and opportunities for feature articles and interviews in external media that promote awareness of MSF, its international field work and advocacy efforts.
• Coordinates and manages press requests, connecting media with MSF spokespeople, experts and field representatives when necessary. Acts as first point of contact for institutional media enquiries from Kenyan media, in close collaboration with communications colleagues in the country.
• Monitors MSF mentions in the press, as well as other stories of interest to the organisation, producing regular reports of media narratives and trends. Analyzes trends and priority issues in the media agenda, identifying communication opportunities, risks, and advising on strategies.
The Press Officer assists the Media Manager with defining the media strategy for MSF Eastern Africa and implements press relations and activities in order to increase MSF's presence in Kenyan and East African media, working to establish MSF as a referent on international humanitarian crises and topics.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Media Management
• Establishes and fosters strong relationships with journalists, editors and producers within print, radio, TV and online media in Kenya and East Africa in order to expand media outreach. Updates the media contacts list on a rolling basis.
• Proactively pitches stories and content that help to increase the visibility of MSF in Kenya and East Africa. Proposes, organizes and facilitates interviews, articles, press conferences and briefings with journalists.
• Distributes press releases and other information and materials to the media in coordination and conjunction with MSF’s international communications network and adapts them, when necessary, to the specificities of the Kenyan and East African contexts.
• Identifies, develops and implements ideas and opportunities for feature articles and interviews in external media that promote awareness of MSF, its international field work and advocacy efforts.
• Coordinates and manages press requests, connecting media with MSF spokespeople, experts and field representatives when necessary. Acts as first point of contact for institutional media enquiries from Kenyan media, in close collaboration with communications colleagues in the country.
• Monitors MSF mentions in the press, as well as other stories of interest to the organisation, producing regular reports of media narratives and trends. Analyzes trends and priority issues in the media agenda, identifying communication opportunities, risks, and advising on strategies.
Deadline of this Job: 30 November 2022
Key Responsibilities
• Writing original articles, including match reports, sports news, and lifestyle pieces in a timely, relatable and engaging manner
• Collaborating with the social media team to develop multimedia content for multiple social media platforms
• Ensure published content meets quality standards for facts, logic, and sense, as well as spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style
• Ensure published content on the Pulse Sports website and social media pages follows SEO best practices
• Researching articles and generating leads and ideas for new content
• Repurposing existing content into new formats, to help meet editorial objectives
• Continuously identify ways to improve our editorial processes
• Represent Pulse at events and network and build relationships with relevant sports personalities
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and solutions, helping to ensure that Pulse is always innovating with great content and solutions
What we are looking for
• Experience with content marketing and various content formats such as articles, social and video and an ability to drive readership.
• Excellent communication and story-telling skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• A lot of energy, passion and enthusiasm
• Strong reporting skills
• Humility and an open mind. You should be a quicker learner, and not ego-driven.
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Key Responsibilities
• Writing original articles, including match reports, sports news, and lifestyle pieces in a timely, relatable and engaging manner
• Collaborating with the social media team to develop multimedia content for multiple social media platforms
• Ensure published content meets quality standards for facts, logic, and sense, as well as spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style
• Ensure published content on the Pulse Sports website and social media pages follows SEO best practices
• Researching articles and generating leads and ideas for new content
• Repurposing existing content into new formats, to help meet editorial objectives
• Continuously identify ways to improve our editorial processes
• Represent Pulse at events and network and build relationships with relevant sports personalities
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and solutions, helping to ensure that Pulse is always innovating with great content and solutions
What we are looking for
• Experience with content marketing and various content formats such as articles, social and video and an ability to drive readership.
• Excellent communication and story-telling skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• A lot of energy, passion and enthusiasm
• Strong reporting skills
• Humility and an open mind. You should be a quicker learner, and not ego-driven.
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