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Title: Communications Associate
Title: Communications Associate
Organisation: Andela
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Andela was started in 2014 to build a network of technology leaders on
the African continent and bridge the divide between the U.S and African tech
sectors. Leveraging a proven, data-driven approach, we build high-performing
engineering teams with Africa’s top developers to help companies overcome the
tech talent shortage and build better products, faster.
the African continent and bridge the divide between the U.S and African tech
sectors. Leveraging a proven, data-driven approach, we build high-performing
engineering teams with Africa’s top developers to help companies overcome the
tech talent shortage and build better products, faster.
Job Summary: The
Communications Associate is responsible for broadcasting Andela’s mission and
accomplishments to the world, building a community of developers, partners and
supporters who are aligned with our vision.
Communications Associate is responsible for broadcasting Andela’s mission and
accomplishments to the world, building a community of developers, partners and
supporters who are aligned with our vision.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: Manage press
relations in Kampala, including:
Responsibilities: Manage press
relations in Kampala, including:
- Writing press releases
- Identify and pitch Andela news and stories
to relevant outlets - Coordinate and staff interviews with press
- Select & prep fellows and team members
for interviews and events - Research news outlets, identify key
talking points, guide conversation - Edit Andelan articles and media prior to
release, when possible - Form and maintain relationships with
reporters, tech bloggers and influencers to ensure that Andela’s story is
told accurately. - Build out press list of relevant Ugandan
and pan-African media - Coordinate Andela participation at
external events in Kampala/pan-Africa - Build out events calendar for Fellows and
leadership - Identify and pitch two speaking
engagements per month for Andela leadership - Develop and implement social media
strategy for Twitter and Facebook - Track success (engagement, lead gen),
present a report monthly and iterate on strategy. - Cover events and visitors, generate photo
stories and contribute to blog posts to highlight internal happenings.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must have exceptional
communication skills. - Strong writing/editorial skills.
- Strong storytelling skills and the ability
to tell visual stories with multimedia. - The ability to meet deadlines and manage
expectations in a high-pressure environment. - The diligence to see projects through from
inception to delivery. - Solid organizational skills to support the
rest of the team. - The willingness to listen to, and apply
feedback.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should apply online at the link below.
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