Key Account Manager – (Public Relations & Event Management)

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND

Experience5 years

LocationNairobi

Job FieldMarketing and Communication

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

Develop and implement integrated communications strategies aligned with client objectives

Ensure consistent messaging across markets within East Africa

Content Development & Storytelling

Write and edit high-quality press releases, speeches, briefs, and reports

Translate complex technical or business concepts into clear, compelling narratives

Media Relations

Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media houses, bloggers, and industry platforms

Identify media opportunities and secure impactful coverage across the region

Events Management

Plan and execute executive roundtables, stakeholder forums, conferences, and high-level engagements

Manage end-to-end event delivery, including logistics, stakeholder coordination, and on-site execution

Digital & Social Media Integration

Collaborate with digital teams to amplify PR campaigns and event messaging across relevant platforms

Support content alignment across traditional and digital channels

Lead Generation Support

Work closely with outreach and business development teams to align communications and events with revenue objectives

Ensure events and campaigns contribute to pipeline development

Client Account Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients

Manage client relationships, expectations, reporting, and overall account performance

Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of all client work

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Experience

Minimum 5+ years of post-graduate experience in PR, communications, events management, or account management, FMCG Industry, Hospital Industry, Real Estate Industry.

Experience working across multiple markets within East Africa is an advantage

Experience in using AI tools to analyse data and generate reports

Core Expertise

Proven track record in media relations and securing high-quality coverage

Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats (press releases, speeches, reports, etc.)

Demonstrated experience in planning and executing high-level professional events

Solid understanding of social media as a communications and amplification tool

Experience in B2B sectors, particularly technology and/or energy, is preferred

Core Competencies

Strategic Thinking: Ability to design and execute communication strategies that align with business goals

Storytelling: Strong ability to craft clear, engaging narratives for diverse audiences

Client Management: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Execution Excellence: Strong organizational and project management capabilities

Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners

Adaptability: Comfortable working across diverse markets and fast-paced environments

• Develop and implement integrated communications strategies aligned with client objectives
• Ensure consistent messaging across markets within East Africa
• Write and edit high-quality press releases, speeches, briefs, and reports
• Translate complex technical or business concepts into clear, compelling narratives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media houses, bloggers, and industry platforms
• Identify media opportunities and secure impactful coverage across the region
• Plan and execute executive roundtables, stakeholder forums, conferences, and high-level engagements
• Manage end-to-end event delivery, including logistics, stakeholder coordination, and on-site execution
• Collaborate with digital teams to amplify PR campaigns and event messaging across relevant platforms
• Support content alignment across traditional and digital channels
• Work closely with outreach and business development teams to align communications and events with revenue objectives
• Ensure events and campaigns contribute to pipeline development
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
• Manage client relationships, expectations, reporting, and overall account performance
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of all client work

• Media relations
• Writing and editing
• Event planning and execution
• Social media management
• Client management
• Strategic thinking
• Storytelling
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Stakeholder management
• Organizational skills
• Project management
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• AI tool usage for data analysis and reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
• Minimum 5+ years of post-graduate experience in PR, communications, events management, or account management
• Experience in FMCG Industry, Hospital Industry, Real Estate Industry
• Experience working across multiple markets within East Africa is an advantage
• Experience in using AI tools to analyse data and generate reports
• Proven track record in media relations and securing high-quality coverage
• Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats (press releases, speeches, reports, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing high-level professional events
• Solid understanding of social media as a communications and amplification tool
• Experience in B2B sectors, particularly technology and/or energy, is preferred