Junior PR & Communications Officer

Organization: Hybrid Designs PLC (RIDE)

Location: Addis Ababa (Office-based)

Career Level: Junior Level (1–3 years)

Employment Type: Full-time

Deadline: June 30, 2026

Job Summary

RIDE (Hybrid Designs PLC) is seeking a detail-oriented Junior PR & Communications Officer to support its internal and external communication strategies. This role focuses on strategic storytelling, advocacy, and brand positioning. The officer will assist in shaping RIDE’s public voice, ensuring corporate values, service features, and community impacts are communicated effectively across diverse stakeholder channels.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development & Public Relations

• Draft and edit press releases, speeches, newsletters, website copy, event briefs, and social impact stories aligned with RIDE’s corporate tone.

• Help prepare talking points, coordinate press outreach campaigns, and manage logistics for media interviews and briefings.

• Work alongside the creative team to coordinate the design of communication materials such as banners, brochures, and infographics.

• Assist in photo and video documentation of corporate milestones and maintain the organization’s media asset archive.

Internal & Crisis Communication

• Draft and distribute timely internal updates and announcements to internal corporate teams, driver partners, and operational stakeholders.

• Monitor public media channels, flag emerging brand risks, and assist the PR Manager in drafting holding statements or FAQs during sensitive situations.

• Support communication planning and documentation for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, driver training programs, and regional partnerships.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field of study.

• Experience: 1 to 2 years of relevant professional experience (including structured internships), preferably within a corporate, NGO, or media agency environment.

• Language Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic are required. Additional local languages are an asset.

• Technical Literacy: Familiarity with productivity and layout tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Canva.

• Core Competencies: Analytical thinking, an eye for visual aesthetics, storytelling aptitude, and a proactive attitude suited for a fast-moving technology infrastructure company.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the specified requirements should submit their updated resume via email.

• 📩 Email Address: hermela.g@hybriddesignsplc.com

• ⚠️ Subject Line: You must use the exact phrase “Junior PR & Communication Officer” in the subject line of your email application.