Senior PR Manager

Job Description

Senior PR manager performs the following duties and responsibilities:

1. participation in the design and implementation of the PR strategy of the Private Institution “Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence” (Institute); 

2. participation in the implementation of the content and/or media plan of the Institute; 

3. planning PR campaigns locally and abroad (press conferences, outreach seminars, special PR events with local/international industrial/scientific partners, seminars, conferences, expos);

4. building relationships with the media community to promote the Institute’s brand; 

5. assistance in increasing the brand awareness of the Institute, its activities and research programs locally and abroad;

6. assistance in carrying out activities by the structural divisions aimed at increasing the brand awareness of the Institute;

7. building strategic communications with the PR agencies on ongoing partners of the Institute, with service providers within his/her competencies;

8. participate in budget planning for PR products and services within the competencies of the Institute;

9. media landscape monitoring and anticrisis management

10. supervision of the creation of modern PR products

11. creation of content for social media and website of ISSAI (Linkedin, Instagram, Youtube);

12. maintain the corporate email;

13. organization of events where the Institute is an organizer;

14. interaction with the PR office of Nazarbayev University (NU);

15. organizational and administrative support of Research Programs of ISSAI.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International Relations, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in public relations, corporate communications, media relations, strategic communications, or related fields.
• Proven experience managing PR activities for research institutions, technology organizations, higher education institutions, or innovation-focused organizations.
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance organizational reputation, visibility, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated success in securing media coverage and establishing relationships with local and international media representatives.
• Experience managing communications related to high-profile events, announcements, partnerships, and crisis situations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Fluency in Kazakh, Russian, and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of public relations, marketing, journalism, and corporate communications principles and practices.
• Understanding of project management and change management methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), visualization tools, and Canva.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prepare analytical reports, briefing notes, and communication materials.
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional growth and training.

• A collaborative and innovative work culture.

• Health insurance and other benefits.