QSSU-MEC-TLM-TEAM LEADER MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
QSSU-MEC-TLM-TEAM LEADER MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
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Job Description
About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda Kenya Tanzania Rwanda and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client in the Energies sector we are looking for a competent skilled and experienced TEAM LEADER MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS to work in Uganda
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Department: Media and Public Relations
Location: Kampala
Job Purpose:
The Team Leader Media and Public Relations is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication initiatives to enhance the company s s visibility and reputation locally regionally and internationally. The role includes media strategy development stakeholder engagement content creation crisis communication branding and media monitoring.
Activities:
The main responsibility of the position holders:
1. Media Strategy Development
Develop and execute a media strategy aligned with the company s strategic objectives.
Enhance the company s presence across various media platforms.
Ensure consistent and effective messaging across all communication channels.
2. Public Relations (PR) & Media Engagement
Manage media relations including press releases media inquiries and press events.
Foster and maintain relationships with key media houses and journalists.
Organize at least two media conferences annually.
3. Social Media Management
Develop and execute social media strategies.
Post a minimum of three updates weekly on all the Company social media platforms.
Monitor engagement and prepare monthly social media analytics reports.
4. Content Creation & Branding
Produce high-quality written visual and multimedia content.
Develop an annual content calendar within 15 days of contract signing.
Ensure consistency in The Company s branding across all platforms.
5. Crisis Communication & Media Training
Develop a robust crisis communication plan within 60 days of contract signing.
Provide media training for The Company s representatives.
6. Media Monitoring & Research
Track media coverage and public sentiment on the company s and the industry.
Submit monthly media monitoring reports with key insights.
Conduct industry research to inform communication strategies.
7. Income-Generating Projects
Develop and execute media-related revenue generation projects.
Publish a 15-year special coffee table book within agreed timelines.
Publish a quarterly magazine and generate revenue from its sales.
8. Event Support & Coordination
Ensure adequate media coverage for the company s events.
Provide PR support including stakeholder invitations and post-event reporting.
9. Reporting & Performance Evaluation
Submit quarterly branding enhancement reports.
Submit a final report summarizing activities outcomes and recommendations.
Requirements
Mandatory Qualifications Experiences Competencies & skills required
Qualifications: Bachelor s Degree in Public Relations Communications Public Affairs or a related field is required.
Experience:
At least 5 years of progressive experience in media communications or public relations.
- Experience in developing media strategies managing social media growth and producing publications.
- Proven record in crisis communication and stakeholder engagement.
Competencies:
Leadership and Team Management Ability to lead a communication team and build media capabilities.
Stakeholder Engagement Confident in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical Thinking Able to derive insights from media data and sentiment analysis.
Time Management Able to meet strict deadlines for reporting and publishing.
Public Speaking and Presentation Comfortable with media briefings and training sessions.
Technology Savvy Familiarity with media monitoring tools design software social media scheduling tools etc.
Skills
Strategic Communication Ability to develop and implement effective media and PR strategies.
Media Relations Skilled in managing relationships with journalists and media houses.
Social Media Management Proficient in creating and executing social media strategies ; familiarity with Analytics and platform growth.
Content Creation Strong writing visual and multimedia content production skills.
Brand Management Ensuring consistent branding across platforms.
Crisis Communication Ability to develop and implement crisis communication plans.
Research and Analysis Conducting industry research to support communication strategies.
Event Coordination Planning and executing media coverage for events.
Project Management Developing and managing income-generating media projects.
Digital Marketing Understanding of digital trends especially TikTok X Instagram and YouTube.
Revenue Generation Exp rience in monetizing publications such as magazines or books.
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy QSSU-MEC-TLM-TEAM LEADER MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Application Link:
Note
Deadline for applications is not later than 9:00 am Saturday 16th August 2025
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
Employment Type
Full Time
