Job Description
Scope of the Position
The Communication and Media Advisor will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies, activities, and campaigns. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the organization's public image and maintaining effective media relations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support strategy planning and execution for communication plans and programs, major organizational campaigns and initiatives related to media relations, crisis communication, organizational communication, community relations, social media, and executive communication.
- Develop and implement communication strategies to enhance the organization's visibility and reputation.
- Create engaging content for various communication channels, including press releases, social media, website content, and marketing materials.
- Manage media relations, including building and maintaining relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Monitor and analyse media coverage, preparing regular reports and providing recommendations for improving the organization's communication approach.
- Organize and manage public relations events, press conferences, and media briefings.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels.
- Provide communication support for internal initiatives, including employee engagement and organizational culture campaigns.
- Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of the company’s policies, principles, and strategies, and to keep up to date with relevant developments.
- Support and evaluate the results of communication campaigns with the team.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong skills in the field of communications, media relations, social media, digital, news, and/or staff engagement communications activities.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of the communications discipline along with critical thinking and strategic counseling skills.
- Demonstrates strong writing, editing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Master’s degree in communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
- Minimum of 8- years of experience in communication, media relations, or public relations, preferably in similar industry or organization.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing communication campaigns and engaging with various media platforms.
- Proficiency in content management systems, social media platforms, and media monitoring tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing successful communication strategies and campaigns.
- Strong understanding of media relations and public relations best practices.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple communication projects simultaneously.
- Creativity and innovative thinking, with the ability to generate compelling and impactful content.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and media representatives.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive attitude with a strong sense of professionalism and integrity.
- Ability to adapt to changing situations and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to travel regularly to the project states (Bauchi, Kebbi, Ebonyi, FCT and Sokoto) as needed.
Terms & Conditions
This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions.