Job Vacancy: PR Specialist

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Job Vacancy: Job title: PR Specialist

Job description: Job Description:

Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable, and rewarding for every African on the planet.

We’re a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love so it’s only right that we ended up with the name ‘Kuda’ which means ‘love’ in Shona, a language spoken in the southern part of Africa.

We’re giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting, and instant access to credit through digital devices.

We’ve raised over $90 million from some of the world’s most respected institutional investors, and we’re rolling out our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.

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Role overview

We’re looking for a PR Specialist with proven experience developing PR strategies, building relationships with the press, curating PR events, and managing the image of a known tech, fashion or finance brand.

You’d be a great fit for this role if you’re personable, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and you’re passionate about building an outstanding brand image.

Responsibilities

• Develop PR strategies to promote Kuda’s mission

• Draft press releases, pitches, case studies, white papers and media summaries

• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts with a focus on Nigeria

• Manage Kuda’s LinkedIn account with the Community Manager

• Plan and manage special events including press conferences and photo ops

• Manage media requests in a timely and professional manner

• Pitch story ideas and content about Kuda to the press

• Make sure that all communication is cohesive with Kuda’s brand image

• Track and analyse media coverage to guide future campaigns

• Monitor, measure and report the impacts of PR efforts

• Contribute to survey campaigns and analyse public opinion about Kuda

• Organise, schedule, and prepare Kuda leaders for press interviews and events.

Requirements:

• At least three (3) years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, specifically managing the image of a known tech, fashion or finance brand particularly in Nigeria.

• Proof that you have developed, implemented, and executed successful public relations campaigns

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience communicating effectively with internal audiences, external audiences and the press.

• Excellent people and presentation skills as well as written and verbal communication skills

• Some experience curating and hosting media events would be a serious advantage

• Interest in working collaboratively from an office at least two days a week.

Benefits:

Why join Kuda?

At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:

• Pension
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group life insurance
• Health insurance
• L&D training
• We are advocates of work-life balance and offer a 3 day per week remote working option

Kuda are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.

We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Location: Lagos, Lagos State

Job date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:11:53 GMT

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