Jobs Kenya

Website: Website https://sparkpublicity.com/

  • Digital Advertising & Reporting Strategist

    Digital Advertising & Reporting Strategist

    We are looking for a Digital Advertising & Reporting Strategist!

    Are you familiar with all digital business advertising platforms?
    Are you proficient in preparing advertising strategy documents? Samples will be appreciated.
    Are you proficient in running advertising test campaigns and optimizing advertising performance?
    Are you keen on your commitment to targets and driven by goals and results with a commitment to client KPIs?
    Are you a mature communicator who is able to flag when targets are at risk and bring up discussions before the target deadline dates?
    Do you have attention to detail?
    Are you accountable especially when it comes to respecting budget limits set?
    Futuristic and forward-thinking – able to not only follow trends but also predict trends based on past outcomes and direct the client to respond in advance
    Are you proficient in understanding developing advertising strategies from a sales perspective so as to highlight the need for advertising where some would not see it and move the prospect into action?
    Agile: We all tend to wear different hats from time to time, so we encourage trying out new things.
    More importantly, do you have strong written and verbal communication skills and passion and confidence to present ads reports/ pitches/ presentations?

    Do you also get excited by the idea of:

    Meeting and exceeding planned sales and ad goals?
    Conducting market research, formulating ads strategy, and reporting about it?
    Creating and reviewing ads plans and advertising performance?

    Essential Responsibilities:

    Familiarize yourself with the company needing advertising, its, advertising requirements or needs
    Preparing advertising strategy documents including advertising channels, mechanisms, tactics, targets and recommended budget spends
    Present advertising strategy documents to the company, the client in question or the prospect whom the plan is prepared for. This will include joining the sales team for sales meetings and advertising pitches to present the technical advertising proposals
    Run advertising test campaigns to measure performance, optimize the advertisements and drive the entire campaign to success
    Set up ads on all digital advertising platforms, measure ad performance, optimize ad performance, prepare weekly and monthly ads reports, and present reports to the company, its clients, and any advertising prospects.
    Preparing advertising reports daily, weekly or monthly depending on the needs of each client
    Attending daily internal meetings with the client teams and the sales teams to pick up on the needs of the prospects and of the clients and react with solid advertising strategies
    Present the advertising reports to various internal teams involved in the client’s account to ensure they are aware of what is and what is not working
    Presenting the advertising reports to the clients in a daily, weekly or monthly meetings as needed by the client
    Listening to advertising feedback on the data or in client meetings and optimizing or changing their advertising strategy to adopt the feedback or changing expectations.
    Overseeing, driving, protecting, and delivering the advertising KPIs and targets of each client. A keen commitment to targets and a drive to reach advertising goals and results are crucial.
    Clear, fast, and proactive communication when KPIs or targets are at risk – this requires the ability to spot that targets are at risk and also accountability in communicating this to all responsible parties.
    Professionally and proficiently appropriating the client budgets while keeping the targets as a priority and ensuring that budgets are split with alignment to priorities.
    Trend posting, but also being able to predict trends based on past outcomes and direct the client to respond in advance
    Proficiency in presenting strategic documents and plans to clients while being able to communicate the plans, actions, channels, mechanisms, tactics, projections, and targets in a confident, clear, and concise manner.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Junior Sales Executive

    Junior Sales Executive

    Essential Job Duties

    Contacting and closing (very) warm leads via phone or suggesting a face-to-face meeting, when needed.
    Go after cold leads when the warm leads aren’t flowing so well. (Don’t just sit there and wait for leads if they are not coming. Do what it takes to hit your numbers and results. Hunt for leads and achieve your target.)
    You have access to a good working laptop or webcam, a reliable internet connection, and strong computer skills.
    You can communicate effectively and fluently in English (to learn more about the prospect and close the sale on the first call).
    You will listen to the potential client’s story. (Ask them lots of questions to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and worries, and then invite them to a meeting for us to present any solution we can come up with to help them with the challenges they’re facing and that they’d be a great fit to work with us.)

    This target-oriented Junior Sales Executive position will be responsible for sales activities (cold calling, prospecting, and pitching) within the company to promote its products and services. The duties include working closely with company executives and management teams, meeting with potential business partners and prospective clients, and monitoring market trends to come up with new business development opportunities.
    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

    Familiarize yourself with all the products and services offered by our company.
    Attracting new clients by overseeing the marketing process for the business
    Crafting business proposals to draw in more revenue from new business.
    Negotiating with prospective clients to secure the most attractive prices.
    Play a key role in the development and maintenance of potential investors, consultants, and partners for business development for the company and its subsidiaries.
    Identify and track network partnership prospects as they arise, and maintain the tracking tools
    Develop and support new and current partnership engagements, including identifying and building relationships with prospective collaborative partners on opportunities and bids.
    Work with the executive to develop and manage positive and constructive relationships with potential investors and internal and external stakeholders involved in growth and business expansion.
    Support the development of concept notes and proposals as appropriate in liaison with the executive and other teams by working on the bid process, contributing to technical proposal development and budgeting, and developing commercial strategies for bids.
    Develop and maintain appropriate business development tools and processes as needed.
    Develop and maintain key resources to support program bids, including standing documents, databases of activity costs and day rates, a database of financial and other relevant policies, a database of network partners, their locations and skills, rates, etc
    Support the company to achieve business development goals and support the business development activities of the organization.
    Work flexibly across the marketing, growth, and quality control teams and projects as required.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Digital Marketing Strategist

    Digital Marketing Strategist

    About the job
    We are looking for a Digital Advertising & Reporting Strategist!

    Are you familiar with all digital business advertising platforms?
    Are you proficient in preparing advertising strategy documents? Samples will be appreciated.
    Are you proficient in running advertising test campaigns and optimizing advertising performance?
    Are you keen on your commitment to targets and driven by goals and results with a commitment to client KPIs?
    Are you a mature communicator who is able to flag when targets are at risk and bring up discussions before the target deadline dates?
    Do you have attention to detail?
    Are you accountable especially when it comes to respecting budget limits set?
    Futuristic and forward-thinking – able to not only follow trends but also predict trends based on past outcomes and direct the client to respond in advance
    Are you proficient in understanding developing advertising strategies from a sales perspective so as to highlight the need for advertising where some would not see it and move the prospect into action?
    Agile: We all tend to wear different hats from time to time, so we encourage trying out new things.
    More importantly, do you have strong written and verbal communication skills and passion and confidence to present ads reports/ pitches/ presentations?

    Do you also get excited by the idea of:

    Meeting and exceeding planned sales and ad goals?
    Conducting market research, formulating ads strategy, and reporting about it?
    Creating and reviewing ads plans and advertising performance?

    About the Position/ Role:
    The Digital Advertising & Reporting Specialist is responsible for developing the advertising strategies for the company, its existing clients, and new sales prospects. This includes deciding on advertising audiences, deciding on advertising mechanisms, channels, and tactics, and making recommendations on advertising budgets.
    The advertising specialist also executes the advertising strategies by setting up ads on all digital advertising platforms, measuring ad performance, optimizing ad performance, preparing weekly and monthly ads reports, and presenting those reports to the company, its clients, and any advertising prospects.
    The advertising specialist is also responsible for listening to advertising feedback on the data or in client meetings and optimizing or changing their advertising strategy to adopt the feedback or change expectations.
    Essential Responsibilities:

    Familiarize yourself with the company needing advertising, its, advertising requirements or needs
    Preparing advertising strategy documents including advertising channels, mechanisms, tactics, targets and recommended budget spends
    Present advertising strategy documents to the company, the client in question or the prospect whom the plan is prepared for. This will include joining the sales team for sales meetings and advertising pitches to present the technical advertising proposals
    Run advertising test campaigns to measure performance, optimize the advertisements and drive the entire campaign to success
    Set up ads on all digital advertising platforms, measure ad performance, optimize ad performance, prepare weekly and monthly ads reports, and present reports to the company, its clients, and any advertising prospects.
    Preparing advertising reports daily, weekly or monthly depending on the needs of each client
    Attending daily internal meetings with the client teams and the sales teams to pick up on the needs of the prospects and of the clients and react with solid advertising strategies
    Present the advertising reports to various internal teams involved in the client’s account to ensure they are aware of what is and what is not working
    Presenting the advertising reports to the clients in a daily, weekly or monthly meetings as needed by the client
    Listening to advertising feedback on the data or in client meetings and optimizing or changing their advertising strategy to adopt the feedback or changing expectations.
    Overseeing, driving, protecting, and delivering the advertising KPIs and targets of each client. A keen commitment to targets and a drive to reach advertising goals and results are crucial.
    Clear, fast, and proactive communication when KPIs or targets are at risk – this requires the ability to spot that targets are at risk and also accountability in communicating this to all responsible parties.
    Professionally and proficiently appropriating the client budgets while keeping the targets as a priority and ensuring that budgets are split with alignment to priorities.
    Trend posting, but also being able to predict trends based on past outcomes and direct the client to respond in advance
    Proficiency in presenting strategic documents and plans to clients while being able to communicate the plans, actions, channels, mechanisms, tactics, projections, and targets in a confident, clear, and concise manner.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Administrative Assistant

    Administrative Assistant

    The ideal candidate will exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, and have an ability to take initiative, and prioritize daily tasks. A strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure your success in this multi-faceted role. 

    Responsibilities

    Assist the Operations and Admin team in performing administrative and clerical tasks to support the organization’s daily operations and management:
    Attend meetings with the clients to come up with a comprehensive Minutes of the Meeting
    Worked on the recording of the Minutes of the meeting (status of content, upcoming events, photoshoots, LPOs, payments/invoices, presenting the report, campaigns, etc.
    Assess the support team’s efficiency and proficiency. May also include helping the management in resolving operational issues and monitoring daily workflows and planning and creating safeguards to ensure that problems that may come won’t arise.
    Coordinating with the Translators and Proofreaders for all translation needs.
    Uploading all translations received on the monday.com board and tagging the necessary approver/s

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
    Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills
    Ability to multitask
    Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Digital Listening Analyst

    Digital Listening Analyst

    We are looking for an experienced Digital Listening Analyst/ Specialist expert in the Meltwater platform.
    Must-haves to be considered for the job post:

    Experience in MELTWATER is a MUST!
    Reliable and fast internet connection.
    Available full time and can start asap.
    Articulate and excellent speaker with strong presentations skills
    Knowledgeable with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn Analytics/Insights tools and Google Presentation/ PowerPoint.
    Strong ability to analyze data for social and digital content and to draw credible conclusions
    Ability to demonstrate a capacity for innovation, idea generation, and strategic thinking.

    RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

    Prepare a lot of listening pitches and presentations.
    Monthly preparation of listening reports.

    All qualified applicants will be requested to do a sample:

     Listening reports for a certain brand and do competitor benchmarking using Meltwater

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Digital Art Director

    Digital Art Director

    As a Digital Art Director, you are responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts for the company and the client’s brand marketing. You will collaborate with the Content team and build out the social media channels while helping us identify new media opportunities and get to know the audience.
    We expect you to be a creative Digital Art Director who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and loves the challenge of discovering what makes consumers “click”. You will cooperate with a design-savvy team to devise an overall concept.
    The goal is to translate marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive campaigns that stimulate targeted audiences.
    Digital Art Director will be responsible for:

    Create reactive social content that is appropriate to each identified platform.
    Work with the creative team to establish a unified brand understanding and voice for the company and for the clients.
    Conceptualize campaign vision, harnessing original graphics, copy, and other social media marketing visuals
    Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience
    Develop creative briefs based on ideas established in brainstorming sessions with direction, schedules, and expected deliverables for the creative team
    Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions
    Obtain team approval by presenting final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations, encouraging members to provide feedback, and responding to internal commentary and requests

    Requirements:

    Minimum 4+ Years of experience as a designer or art director in-house or at an agency.
    Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
    An avid social listener with strong visual and communication skills.
    Strong knowledge of social platforms and platform-appropriate content types.
    Ability to develop a consistent tone of voice with collaborative post copy for different audiences.
    Strong grasp of design around typography, color, photography, layout design, hierarchy, and user experience.
    Copywriting and basic motion graphic skills are a plus.
    Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design tools
    Highly skilled in leading a team of creative talent.
    Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives.
    Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with a positive, helpful, and team-focused mentality.
    Strong portfolio with examples of recent digital projects demonstrating creative thinking and flawless execution.

    Characteristics We Look For:

    You take initiative. We all tend to wear different hats from time to time, so we encourage trying out new things.
    You’re passionate. 
    You’re empathetic. The ability to give and receive feedback with empathy is instrumental in individual growth and company growth.
    You’re focused on delivery. We are results-oriented and need self-starters who don’t wait around for direction.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Digital Art Director

    Digital Art Director

    As a Digital Art Director, you are responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts for the company and the client’s brand marketing. You will collaborate with the Content team and build out the social media channels while helping us identify new media opportunities and get to know the audience.

    We expect you to be a creative Digital Art Director who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and loves the challenge of discovering what makes consumers “click”. You will cooperate with a design-savvy team to devise an overall concept.

    The goal is to translate marketing and branding strategies into innovative and impressive campaigns that stimulate targeted audiences.

    Digital Art Director will be responsible for:

    Create reactive social content that is appropriate to each identified platform.
    Work with the creative team to establish a unified brand understanding and voice for the company and for the clients.
    Conceptualize campaign vision, harnessing original graphics, copy, and other social media marketing visuals
    Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience
    Develop creative briefs based on ideas established in brainstorming sessions with direction, schedules, and expected deliverables for the creative team
    Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions
    Obtain team approval by presenting final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations, encouraging members to provide feedback, and responding to internal commentary and requests

    Requirements:

    Minimum 4+ Years of experience as a designer or art director in-house or at an agency.
    Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
    An avid social listener with strong visual and communication skills.
    Strong knowledge of social platforms and platform-appropriate content types.
    Ability to develop a consistent tone of voice with collaborative post copy for different audiences.
    Strong grasp of design around typography, color, photography, layout design, hierarchy, and user experience.
    Copywriting and basic motion graphic skills are a plus.
    Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design tools
    Highly skilled in leading a team of creative talent.
    Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives.
    Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with a positive, helpful, and team-focused mentality.
    Strong portfolio with examples of recent digital projects demonstrating creative thinking and flawless execution.

    Characteristics We Look For:

    You take initiative. We all tend to wear different hats from time to time, so we encourage trying out new things.
    You’re passionate. 
    You’re empathetic. The ability to give and receive feedback with empathy is instrumental in individual growth and company growth.
    You’re focused on delivery. We are results-oriented and need self-starters who don’t wait around for direction.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Executive Director

    Executive Director

    We are looking for an experienced Executive Director to oversee all operations, functions and activities.
    You will be the face of the organization, responsible for giving the proper strategic direction and implementing a high quality vision.
    An excellent executive director is an influential manager with ability to lead and motivate. They have great communication skills and take a holistic approach in managing the organization’s operations.
    The goal is to manage and lead the organization towards the realization of its mission.
    Executive Director responsibilities include:

    Developing and implementing strategies aiming to promote the organization’s mission and “voice”
    Creating complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directors
    Building an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers
    Ensure adherence of the organization’s daily activities and long-term plans to established policies and legal guidelines
    Direct and oversee investments and fundraising efforts
    Forge and maintain relations of trust with shareholders, partners and external authorities
    Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile
    Review reports by subordinate managers to acquire understanding of the organization’s financial and non-financial position
    Devise remedial actions for any identified issues and conduct crisis management when necessary

    Requirements

    Proven experience as executive director or in other managerial position
    Experience in developing strategies and plans
    Ability to apply successful fundraising and networking techniques
    Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
    In depth knowledge of corporate governance principles and managerial best practices
    An analytical mind capable for “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problems
    Outstanding organization and leadership abilities
    Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills
    MSc/MA in business administration or relevant field

  • Copy Writer (English)

    Copy Writer (English)

    SPARK Publicity is looking to grow the team by adding a copy writer. Do you have what it takes?
    The copywriter will work directly with the marketing team to write stand-alone copy, or text to complement visual concepts created by the designer across many platforms, including:

    Websites, mobile apps, emails, social media, blogs
    Marketing materials
    Press and print advertising
    Press releases
    Sales letters
    Articles
    Brochures

    The copywriter will be expected to develop their skills, working with their passion for writing to expand and improve. There will also be the requirement to use creative instincts to develop engaging concepts to fulfill client expectations and that attract and persuade. Thinking ‘outside the box’ and confidence in your decision-making and copy capabilities is a big plus.
    All copy created by a copywriter needs to be interesting for the reader, whilst adhering to the objectives of the project, staying within the brief and being completely grammatically accurate.
    Typical activities

    Understanding the message the client is seeking to deliver and translating this into attractive copy
    Writing perfect, pleasing copy that will engage the reader
    Receiving feedback and using it to grow and improve as a copywriter
    Understanding client specifications to craft copy that is on brand
    Working with the graphic designer to devise creative strategies
    Keeping copy consistent and identifiable for each client
    Producing creative ideas for innovative campaigns

    Skills required
    The copywriter will need a wide range of design and creative capabilities. These include:

    The ability to think creatively and translate ideas into copy
    Experience in writing strong, succinct copy that is grammatically correct
    A flexible approach and willingness to adapt ideas to the needs of clients
    The ability to meet deadlines and work in a pressurized environment
    Great organizational skills
    An eye for detail and a desire for perfection
    Strong research skills that ensure all copy is correct and accurate
    A passion for writing and the willingness to learn from other creative professionals

    Working patterns usually conform to regular office hours. However, there is occasionally the need to be available early or late in the day to maintain the agency’s output and reliability.

  • Junior Graphic Designer

    Junior Graphic Designer

    Job Description

    Up to date with industry leading software and technologies (In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop etc).
    Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts.
    Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality.
    Work as part of a team with copywriters, designers, stylists, executives etc. Interested candidates please forward your CV.
    Take the design “brief” to record requirements
    Modify or restructure the available artworks and make it ready for digital use
    Deadline oriented

    Qualifications:

    At least one year experience in graphic designing for digital use
    Knowledge of Photoshop, illustrator, Designing software’s etc.
    Bachelor’s Degree in the same field will be an added advantage.  
    Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
    Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
    Very good interpersonal and presentation skills
    High degree of multi-tasking and time management capability
    Professionalism regarding time and the Deadline
    Analytical and problem-solving skills
    Willingness to work in a dynamic environment
    Result oriented open minded, eager to learn and research
    Ideally Arabic and English speaker