Marketing/PR Coordinator Job in Kenya

Haligonian Investment Limitedis a local publishing company. 

Our products include Destination Magazine, the leading lifestyle magazine in East Africa (www.eadestination.com) that is available in all retail outlets in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

We have a vacancy open for a Marketing /PR Coordinator position.

Job Title: Marketing/PR Coordinator

General Summary

Develop and execute effective marketing solutions to cultivate brand and growth of Destination Magazine and the other Haligonian Investment Ltd products

Main Role and Responsibilities

I.Marketing Plan
Design, implement, and facilitate the marketing plan for the Company. 

Develop brand portfolio objectives, strategies and plans to facilitate business growth.

II.Oversee  Communications Activities

Support and facilitate development and implementation of Destination’s communications strategy.

Public relations efforts: bring media attention to newsworthy activities, write and disseminate press releases.

Network and negotiate with media agents to secure agreements for Destination brand promotion

Skills and Abilities

BS/BA in Marketing, Public Relations or related field.

At least 2 years experience in the media industry in Kenya or in a First World country. Able to bring fresh ideas, new uses for technology, and contacts from the industry.

Marketing experience at a professional company or organization required.

Experience with new media and Internet advertising. Must be highly efficient with social media.

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage projects from inception through execution.

Personal Attributes 

Excellent communicator; both verbal and written

Think creatively

Be proactive and able to take the initiative

Be well presented with a professional manner

A hunger to learn and ability to flourish in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

Great sense of humour

All interested candidates should send their C.V’s toinfo@eadestination.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted