Account Director, Public Relations

The position comes with key responsibilities including but not limited to overseeing all aspects of PR efforts.

You will propose and implement outreach strategies for clients in your portfolio, employing a suite of tools including: brand PR, public affairs, issues management, media relations, investor relations, business 2 business communications among others, as well as managing ongoing client relationships at Marketing/Communication Managers and even at CEO levels.

What will be crucial is the drive and commitment to make a mark in this fast-paced, results-oriented environment, which will test your analytical, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills to the full. This is a fine opportunity to join the organization at an exciting stage in its development and really make a difference.

the successful candidate will be charged with the leadership of a small team; driving vision that embodies a high performance culture for corporate, public and brand marketing clients.

A university degree with demonstrable experience in a public relations environment, or newsroom front, coupled with proven leadership skills will be called in. Broad knowledge of Kenya's private and public sectors and to a good degree the civil society will be an added advantage.

Applications for the positions should be emailed to hr@ogilvy.co.ke to reach us by Monday 1st July 2011

Only successful candidates will be contacted