Public Relations Specialist at Kuda Bank

Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world's smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading 'Neobank' for Africans.

To help us grow into the company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Public Relations Specialist

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are looking for a competent Public Relations (PR) Specialist to shape and protect our corporate image in ways that promote our business, values and mission.
• You’ll be responsible for maintaining media relations and collaborating with marketing teams in promotional activities.
• We expect to see candidates who can impress us with their copywriting and presentation skills. We’ll be on the lookout for experience in corporate communications, project management and social media.
• Throw a lot of enthusiasm and a pleasant personality into the mix and you’ll be our ideal candidate. The goal is to maintain positive public awareness of the company and its brand.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Formulate PR plans and strategies
• Enhance the company’s voice and presence through online and offline channels
• Manage media relations and requests
• Write press releases, speeches and other PR copy
• Plan and supervise events, fairs, conferences etc.
• Support the implementation of promotional plans
• Present solutions in times of PR crisis
• Facilitate the resolution of disputes with the public or external vendors
• Lead survey initiatives and analyze public opinion.

Requirements

• 5 years experience as a public relations specialist or similar position
• Experience in project management and execution of PR campaigns and/or initiatives
• Experience in copywriting and editing
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
• Proficiency in English.

Benefit
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:

• Pension
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group life insurance
• Health insurance
• L&D training
• We are advocates of work-life balance and offer a 3 day per week remote working option.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.