Account Manager at Oxygene Marketing Communications Ltd

Job Description

We are an independent integrated communications agency that works to earn attention for our clients and incite action by championing integration and placing people, culture and relationships at the very heart of everything we do.

Account Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Account Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, excellent written and verbal skills in both English and Kiswahili, and a proven ability to manage all-around integrated campaigns across sectors such as mobile money, fintech, and associated industries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day client relationships, ensuring effective and professional communication.
• Develop and execute all-rounded integrated communication campaigns across PR, digital, brand communications, internal communications, media relations, and production.
• Draft, edit, and review client content, including press releases, speeches, talking points, internal newsletters, and digital content, in both English and Kiswahili.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on brand positioning, internal engagement, crisis communications, and media outreach.
• Coordinate production schedules and ensure the delivery of high-quality video content and other creative assets.
• Develop and maintain strong media relations, securing coverage and managing journalist interactions.
• Work closely with creative, digital, media buying, and production teams to ensure seamless delivery of multi-channel campaigns.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on campaign performance and media coverage, providing insights and recommendations.
• Stay updated on trends in mobile money, fintech, technology, and communication to advise clients effectively.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of five years’ experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field, preferably within an agency environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
• Proven experience leading or managing integrated campaigns combining PR, digital, brand communications, and production.
• Solid experience in mobile money, fintech, technology, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of internal communications, media relations, video production, and brand communications.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a professional attitude, and a collaborative spirit.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.