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PR & Comms StrategistNew!

Category

Public Relations

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/30/2026
28 days left

Employer / Company

Grindstone Limited logo
Grindstone Limited
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Description (Public)

Grindstone, a Kampala marketing and communications agency, is hiring a PR & Comms Strategist to lead client media relations, messaging and reputation campaigns. The position is based in Kampala.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop public relations and communications strategies for agency clients.
  • Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors and media houses.
  • Draft press releases, statements, opinion pieces, key messages and Q&A documents.
  • Plan and manage media events, press briefings and interviews.
  • Advise clients on reputation management, crisis communication and stakeholder messaging.
  • Oversee content for client social channels, newsletters and corporate publications.
  • Track media coverage and report on share of voice and campaign impact.
  • Support new business pitches with communications strategy and creative concepts.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution.
  • Relevant qualifications in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Media relations and story pitching.
  • Excellent writing and editing.
  • Strategic thinking and client advisory.
  • Crisis and reputation management.
  • Digital and social media fluency.

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