PR & Communications Senior Manager

Description

PR & Communications Management
National Basketball Association (NBA) · Nairobi, Nairo...

About the job
WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

Position Summary/Justification
The PR & Communications Senior Manager will support NBA Africa’s efforts to enhance BAL brand visibility, drive fan engagement, and deliver impactful messaging across the continent. This role focuses primarily on managing all aspects of NBA Africa PR and Communications, including media relations, executing communication campaigns, and supporting event communications to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Based in Kenya, the role involves close collaboration with internal teams, media outlets, and external partners to amplify NBA Africa and BAL’s voice while maintaining brand consistency and credibility.

Major Responsibilities
- Media Relations: Manage relationships with media outlets, coordinate press releases, and secure positive media coverage across African markets
- Campaign Execution: Assist in developing and implementing integrated communication campaigns to promote NBA Africa initiatives, events, and programs
- Event Communications: Oversee on-site media events and operations during the NBA Africa season, including media outreach, credentialing, press conferences and media availabilities, and post-event coverage