Mixx is hiring

PR and Media Relations Manager

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in Public Relations, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Brand Communications, or Journalism.

Location

Dar Es Salaam

Core responsibilities

• Develop and implement public relations strategies that support brand, commercial, and corporate objectives.
• Protect and enhance Mixx’s corporate reputation through strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management initiatives.
• Develop PR campaigns that support product launches, partnerships, CSR programs, corporate initiatives, and key business milestones.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, government institutions, regulators, industry associations, development partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Support executive profiling through media engagements, speaking opportunities, conferences, awards, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Develop and execute media relations plans, manage media engagements, and secure positive media coverage across multiple channels.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Mixx and media stakeholders, coordinating interviews, press conferences, briefings, and corporate announcements.
• Draft and manage external communication materials including press releases, speeches, talking points, media statements, and corporate publications.
• Maintain messaging consistency across all external communications and prepare executives for media and stakeholder engagements.
• Manage reputation, issues, and crisis communications by monitoring emerging risks and coordinating timely responses with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze communication performance, and produce reports with insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage PR agencies, suppliers, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships while supporting additional Brand & Communication responsibilities assigned by the Brand & Communication Manager.

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, and Reputation Management.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.
• Strong media networking and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Crisis communication and issues management expertise.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.

At Mixx, we believe that diversity is a source of strength. When candidates have equal skills, we encourage female applicants and actively work to create a fair, inclusive and stimulating professional environment for everyone.

Joining Mixx by Yas means becoming part of a fintech company belonging to the AXIAN Group, a pan-African player operating in five African countries. You will be working in a fast-growing fintech company driven by a culture of innovation, agility and impact. Our young, passionate and ambitious teams are shaping the financial services of tomorrow every day.

If this description corresponds to you, grow with us by applying before September 14, 2026