Job Description:

We seek a motivated PR and Programme Associate to join our team at Space in Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop PR plans aimed at maximizing markets and client-facing campaigns and ensure that our PR strategy reflects our company strategy and vision, and achieves our goals which aligns with the clients key themes, campaigns and thought leadership
• Social media management and growth
• Provide innovative and impactful communications tactics and activities for delivery across multiple external audiences, via appropriate digital channels and platforms
• Organise and manage company events, conferences, webinars and meetings and manage logistics and communications with event vendors and service providers,
• Manage company’s public image and reputation enhancing channels such as social media and email marketing and other appropriate channels to promote company’s business
• Establish and build relationships with global, national and regional media contacts to enable coverage of activities, campaigns and external leadership profiles, in conjunction with the Managing Director.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in direct media relations from communications and/or media relations experience in other Professional services firms, large multinational corporations, or consulting firms / PR agencies managing large-firm clients
• Demonstrated strategic media planning and implementation
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public relations skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, stakeholder management skills and ability to work in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders
• Intellectual curiosity and deep understanding of key economic and business trends
• Ability to execute under tight timelines, pressure and competing priorities with limited supervision
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to draft OpEds, edit articles, craft press releases and oversee interviews with senior leaders and prep them for media interaction
• Strong ability to develop a strategic PR approach to align to firm strategic priorities with marketing and communications plans
• Exceptional understanding of best practice media relations approaches, vehicles, strategies and tactics
• Familiar with the integration of social media into PR campaigns
• Strong project management, problem solving, organizational and research skills with a keen attention to detail
• Must be fluent in English.
• Proficiency in Arabic, French, and Portuguese is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements

• This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in Africa or near the GMT+2 time zone.
• Citizenship of an African country is required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonuses.
• Healthcare and pension plans
• Opportunity to help grow the African space and satellite industry.
• Straightforward career progression and potential equity for excellent performance.
• Travel and training bursaries, as needed.

Deadline for Applications:

We encourage you to apply now. Our team is reviewing the applications on a rolling basis and will close the recruitment process once we find a suitable candidate.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about space technology and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you! Please email your Resume and cover letter to info@spaceinafrica.com