Public Relations Officer

St. John Ambulance is an international humanitarian Organization and is a foundation of the Order of St. John. St John Kenya is a charity established by St John Ambulance of Kenya Act Cap 259 for the purposes of, among other things, offering relief to the injured and sick people without discrimination through its first aid and health programs. The organization is a leader in the provision of First Aid training throughout the country.

Position Summary

The Public Relations Officer will be responsible for handling all aspects of planned publicity campaigns and PR activities.

Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:
Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies. Edit and update promotional materials and publications (brochures, videos, website, social media posts etc.) Prepare and distribute press releases Deal with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organizations Organize promotional events such as launches, exhibitions, tours and visits Organize public speaking opportunities at interviews, press conferences and presentations Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising Track and analyse media coverage Undertake relevant PR and marketing research
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or a related field Have at least three (3) years experience as a journalist, Public Relations Officer or similar PR role Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print) Background in researching, writing and editing publications Proficient in social media Familiarity with software for video/photo editing is a plus