WomenLift Health Media Relations Manager Jobs in Kenya

WomenLift Health Media Relations Manager Jobs in Kenya



Position Summary

WomenLift Health is seeking an experienced, innovative and dynamic Media Relations Manager responsible for overseeing communications to the media, including preparing articles, press kits, press releases and other content initiatives.

We are looking for a creative leader with excellent media networks across country, regional and international media outlets who also brings a strategic, analytical, and innovative approach to the work we are undertaking.

Reporting to the WomenLift Health Communication and Engagement Director, this individual must thrive in a dynamic and creative work environment, be a self-starter and a passionate change agent for advancing women’s leadership.

Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Create and execute an integrated media strategy for WomenLift Health that supports the organization’s objectives and drives engagement with key audiences.

  • Cultivate and enhance a collaborative working relationship within the press and publicity community.

  • Collaborate with country/regional counterparts as the program rolls out geographically to optimize contextual impact while telling a consistent and compelling global narrative for media pitches.

  • Provide strategic and insightful recommendations to our various hubs related to media coverage of complex, high profile public health topics.

  • Develop communication materials in support of new or expanding programs, campaigns and initiatives, including press releases, talking points, messaging frames, media advisories, toolkits and other communication products.

  • Identify and facilitate new content opportunities, exploring ways to repurpose existing content in the WomenLift Health repository to position the brand’s thought leadership.

  • Generate fresh, creative ideas for initiatives and campaigns across media channels, and work with cross regional teams and agency to execute on them.

  • Drive participation in WomenLift Health-hosted events through proactive
    media pitching and promotional strategies.

  • Proactively support in pitching story ideas, including op-eds and interviews, to media and ensure coverage.

  • Ability to track media coverage.

    Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or other related field.

  • 7+ years of full-time media relations experience, preferably in an area related to gender equality, women’s leadership and/or global health.

  • Experience leading media engagement initiatives.

  • A highly strategic and innovative leader who is self-motivated and seeks and identifies opportunities to advance WomenLift Health’s goals.

  • Ability to manage through ambiguity, establish process and structure to help the team operate more effectively and efficiently.

  • Superb writing and editing skills with rigorous attention to detail.

  • Crisis management experience.

  • Excellent project management skills.

  • Highly organized and a critical, creative thinker under pressure

  • Proactive, self-starter able to work independently.

  • An ability to cultivate team members and effectively collaborate with team members and external partners.

  • Proven ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that requires initiative, flexibility, ingenuity, resilience and commitment.

  • May require up to 15% travel.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; WomenLift Health Media Relations Manager Jobs in Kenya

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