Assistant Manager, Communications - Equity Bank, Nairobi

Assistant Manager, Communications at Equity Bank in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to approximately 6 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region.

Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below:-

ASSISTANT MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS

The Position
The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Bank Communication department in the area of documentary content production, video shooting, editing, scripting and other related roles as shall be assigned.

Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• A degree or Higher diploma in mass communication with emphasis on videography and production
• Professional training in communication, public relations and video production
• Over 3 year experience relevant experience in the production of documentaries, photography in a media organization or in a communication function in an established organization
• Thorough knowledge in scripting for audio and visual production, communication, and public relations
• Knowledge and experience in content production for online digital broadcasting will be an added advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Video shooting and editing
• Scripting for documentaries
• Photography and maintaining a photo library
• Event management, e.g. media related road-shows
• Web based digital content development

Desired Skills and Ability

• Skills in video recording and production
• Ability to script stories for video and print production
• Web content development skills
• Ability to record, edit and produce audio visual content using advanced editing softwares
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Positive attitude, humble and flexible
• Ability to work under pressure, including frequent field travels across the country within tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
• Excellent organization & planning skills
• Team player
• Working knowledge of computers

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 26th September 2011.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials and daytime telephone contact and email address.

All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: InternalJobApplications@equitybank.co.ke

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.