Kirimi Joy
Public Relations Officer, Kenya Methodist University
2009 - 2013• Preparing, coordinating and supervising the production of key University documents/ internal publication. i.e. publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes;
• Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days, school presentations, official functions (graduation). Advertisements, and press tours in conjunction with the marketing department
• writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports;
• liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations, often via telephone and email;
• planning, developing and implementing PR strategies;
• liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople;
• devising and coordinating photo opportunities;
• researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media;
• collating and analyzing media coverage;
• Commissioning market research; both from the students and the public for proper feedback.
• fostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives; (Corporate Social Responsibility)
• Managing the PR aspect of a potential crisis situation