Equity Bank Public relations officer vacancy

Equity Bank Public relations officer
The Position
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills in Public Relations.
The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Communications and Advertising department in
Media relations, Corporate PR management, Product PR management and other related roles as shall
be assigned.
The role holder will report to the General Manager Communication and work closely with the team in the
Communication and Advertising Department and various business units. Tasks require a strong attention
to detail, ability to work under tight deadlines and strong interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Planning, developing and implementing PR strategies
• Liaising with the retained PR Agency on media related issues including development and
distribution of press releases and background notes
• Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media
• Collating and analyzing media coverage
• Writing and editing in-house magazines, supplements/advertorials case studies, speeches, articles
and annual reports
• Devising and coordinating photo opportunities
• Organizing events including press conferences, investor briefings, AGMs, press tours and other
forums
• Maintaining and updating information on the organization’s website
• Sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• University degree in Communications, PR or Journalism
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high performing and deadline-driven environment

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application, curriculum vitae, copies of the relevant certificates and testimonials quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by Friday, 19th September 2014.
Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.

Equity Centre, 9th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill P.O. Box 75104-00200 Nairobi Tel: +254-(0)-763 063 000, info@equitybank.co.ke  wwwke.equitybankgroup.com