Communications and PR Intern at Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK)

Job Description

The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) is a professional Organization bringing together the landed professionals. The members are within eight major disciplines of the surveying profession namely; the Valuation Surveying, Property Management, Real Estate Agency, Land Surveying.

Summary

The Communication and PR Intern will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless coordination, organization, and success of ISK’s communication and public relations initiatives. This role will be reporting to the Communication and PR Assistant.

Specific Responsibilities

Establishing, maintaining and control; of ISK brand equity and visual identity. Management and control of all external communication Preparation and placement of ISK press releases, print advertisement and media monitoring Preparations of announcements, including news releases, newsletters and weekly news highlights. Content development for the Institution’s website including regular updates of ISK web pages and addition of links to/from the site. Maintaining the Institution’s clippings and historical files Management of the Institution’s social media Handling all media and public relations for ISK; Managing the Institution’s magazines and an electronic bulletin; Preparing supplements and opinion pieces; Writing news releases, speeches and articles for the CEO; Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized University; IT proficiency in desktop publishing software Excellent use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and graphic design software.

Key competencies

Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and work with a range of different groups both internally and externally; Ability to foster effective public relations and communications at the Institution; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Effective organizing and planning skills; Excellent Presentation skills; Excellent Teamwork skills.