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Head Of Marketing job at Nation Media Group | Apply Now

Are you looking for Marketing and Sales Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Head Of Marketing job at Nation Media Group

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

19 Jul 2024

Nation Media Group is a Kenyan media group listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange. NMG was founded by Aga Khan IV in 1959 under AKFED and is the largest private media house in East and Central Africa with offices in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. In 1999, NMG launched NTV, a news channel in Kenya, and Easy FM.

Head Of Marketing job at Nation Media Group

Nation Media Group

Nation Media Group is Uganda's most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor, Saturday Monitor, Sunday Monitor and The East African Newspapers, 93.3 KFM, and Nation Courier Service. It also operates NTV, the biggest and most popular English-language television station and Spark TV. the first female-focused, and fastest growing television station in Uganda.
We are looking for a qualified and experienced results oriented professional to fill the following vacancy.

To shape the public image of Nation Media Group Uganda and enhance our market presence through innovative marketing and communications strategies that work to build the brands and ultimately grow profitability and market share.

  • Develop comprehensive marketing and communications strategies and plans for NMG-Uganda brands that align with our business goals and digital-first strategy.

  • Lead the marketing team in executing high-impact campaigns that effectively attract and retain audiences across various media platforms, legacy and digital.

  • Oversee the creation of engaging marketing and communications content that resonates with our target audiences, including videos, blogs, newsletters, and press releases.

  • Develop and manage the company's brands and reputation across all media, ensuring consistency and coherence in all messaging and content in order to grow awareness and market share (brand manuals inclusive).

  • Develop, manage and execute a customer service strategy that delights stakeholders.

  • Spearhead the company's public relations efforts, building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate marketing strategies with product development, sales, and customer service initiatives.

  • Develop and implement an annual market research plan that will guide decision making in marketing, content (editorial and broadcast), product development etc.

  • Analyze market trends and data to refine strategies and report on ROI and campaign performance to senior management.

  • Regularly conduct cross-departmental brand sessions so that the commercial and content teams understand the brand personas, their audiences and the market trends.

  • Coordinates the continuous gathering of information and feedback from customers, the trade and market place (through market analyses and market research) to guide tactics and strategy to meet identified needs.

  • Coordinates with HR Manager and General Manager Commercial, the department's human resources and programmes to ensure a highly motivated, disciplined and developed marketing team.

  • Prepares and manages the approved marketing communications budget, allocating resources for maximum impact.

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  • Bachelor degree in marketing, communication or business related field from an accredited University. Professional: Professional qualification/post graduate diploma- CIM, MBA or masters degree is an added advantage.


Experience:

  • At least 9 years working experience with 3 years at middle management level.

  • Experience in a media related industry and digital marketing will be required.


CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Strong leadership skills and experience managing a diverse team of marketing profession.

  • Ability to track, review and manage team performance effectively.

  • An appreciation of the media industry and an understanding of the market dynamics.

  • Budget development and management skills.

  • Experience in digital marketing and an understanding of digital analytics tools, SEO, social media marketing and content management systems.

  • Project management skills.

  • Excellent planning, analytical and organisational skills.

  • Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Innovative and creative thinker with a strong ability to create strategies that engage and grow audiences. Strong business acumen.

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the Human Resource Manager, Monitor Publications Limited, 8th Street, Industrial Area, Namuwongo at resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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