PUBLIC RELATIONS & CORPORATE COMMNICATIONS
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Public Relations & Corporate Communications professional to lead and strengthen its global communications media relations reputation management and corporate communications function.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing the organisations Public Relations Earned Media and Corporate Communications Strategy.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists editors media outlets podcast hosts and other key influencers.
- Managing media enquiries interviews press releases media statements pitches and thought-leadership opportunities.
- Preparing executives for interviews speaking engagements and major announcements including speeches talking points and briefing materials.
- Developing clear and consistent messaging for major initiatives partnerships products reports and organisational developments.
- Leading reputation monitoring and management identifying emerging risks and opportunities and advising senior leadership.
- Developing and coordinating crisis communications plans response protocols stakeholder messaging and crisis preparedness exercises.
- Managing internal communications to ensure employees remain informed aligned and connected to organisational priorities.
- Coordinating communications with Network Members Strategic Partners and affiliated organisations.
- Establishing communication metrics dashboards and regular reports to measure visibility credibility reputation and strategic impact.
- Managing relationships and performance of external PR agencies and communications partners.
Qualifications :
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A Bachelors Degree in Public Relations Communications Journalism Marketing or a related field.
- At least 5 years relevant experience in public relations corporate communications media relations or journalism.
- Demonstrated experience leading communications initiatives across multiple countries regions or global markets.
- Exceptional writing editing storytelling and executive communication skills.
- Strong experience in media relations reputation management crisis and issues communications.
- Proven ability to develop compelling media stories and secure meaningful earned media opportunities.
- Excellent strategic thinking stakeholder management project management and relationship-building skills.
- Sound judgement discretion initiative and the ability to work independently in a dynamic global environment.
- Experience in philanthropy nonprofit services financial services fintech impact investing or international development will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with PR and media monitoring platforms such as Cision Meltwater Muck Rack or similar tools is desirable.
Additional Information :
Work Environment
- Regular workdays run from roughly (EAT) to overlap with European and US Eastern Time work hours.
- Willingness to work more than 8 hours per day as needed during peak periods.
If you meet the requirements and are motivated by this opportunity apply using the link below:
Visit to apply by 1st September 2026 5:00 PM.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Verde Edge Consulting Ltd Integrity Compliance Excellence
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Contract
About Company
Verde Edge Consulting Ltd is a new-age executive HR consulting company based in Nairobi-Kenya, running operations throughout the republic. We strive to work with our clients through partnerships and to provide unique workable and value-adding HR solutions to address their existing & e ... View more