Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL) – Job Opportunity
Position: Business Development Manager

Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG), is Tanzania’s largest independent news network with an award-winning presence in print and digital media. MCL is a leading publisher of national news brands Mwananchi, The Citizen, and Mwanaspoti in both print and digital formats. MCL is now looking for a Business Development Manager to help drive digital and print revenue, grow relationships with clients, and identify new business opportunities in the digital industry.

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Job type: Full-time

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic plans, negotiate schedules, and communicate results or issues to management.
• Work closely with the sales team on print and digital media plans and program opportunities.
• Stay up-to-date with trends and developments in the digital industry to identify new business opportunities.
• Identify new opportunities for monetization and create integrated concepts.
• Provide feedback and market intelligence to identify gaps in the market and potential partnership opportunities.
• Build and grow relationships with decision-makers and influencers within major clients and ad agencies.
• Pursue new advertising and revenue opportunities, and create concepts in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Strategize for growth and maximize share of category spends on digital platforms.
• Support partnership and acquisition discussions.
• Report on ad sales, impressions, and related metrics.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: 2-3 years, with extensive experience in a product role, particularly from a content, publishing, or media background.

Mode of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the MCL Career Portal: or email [email protected] by November 30, 2024.
All applications should be submitted in PDF format.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.
MCL is an equal opportunity employer.