Senior Public Relations Lead

Career Directions Limited (CDL)

Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: KES 120000 - 120000

Experience Required: 5-7years

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Strategic Communications & PR Execution

Lead execution of public relations strategies aligned with business goals and brand
positioning
Draft and manage press releases client communications newsletters and external messaging
Support traditional press outreach media coordination and relationship management
Ensure consistency and professionalism across all external communications

Client Communication & Relationship Management

Serve as a key point of contact for client-facing communications and PR-related matters
Manage proactive follow-ups status updates and communication workflows
Ensure timely and professional responses to client needs and communications
Anticipate communication needs and proactively address potential gaps

PR Operations & Ownership

Maintain clear visibility across ongoing PR initiatives priorities and deliverables
Exercise strong judgment in prioritizing tasks and managing communication flow
Ensure continuity and momentum across PR activities without requiring direct supervision.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners as needed

Strategic Support & Alignment

Collaborate with senior strategic leadership to execute PR initiatives effectively
Translate strategic direction into clear actionable communications and deliverables
Identify opportunities to improve communication processes and PR effectiveness
Maintain strong awareness of industry context client needs and communication best practices

Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners as need

Requirements

5 years of professional experience in public relations communications or a related field
Strong experience in traditional PR press communications and client-facing roles
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage communications with ownership
Strong client service instincts and professional judgment
High level of reliability responsiveness and accountability
Experience managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
Strong organizational and communication management skill

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with international clients or global organizations
Experience supporting fast-growing companies or entrepreneurial environments
Experience with media outreach newsletters and brand communications
Experience coordinating with senior leadership and strategic stakeholder

Strategic Communications & PR ExecutionLead execution of public relations strategies aligned with business goals and brandpositioning Draft and manage press releases client communications newsletters and external messagingSupport traditional press outreach media coordination and relationship managem...