• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Media, Communications and PR


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Job Description

• Our client is in urgent need of a seasoned professional to head the Media and Communications team.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the major interface to manage and deliver the organisation’s media and marketing strategy.


• Managing the production and communication of all marketing and communication materials.


• Commissioning or conducting market research per project.


• Managing all proactive and reactive media relations including developing strong relationships with industry press contacts.


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams – from creative, I.T and production to client services and legal – to produce effective promotional materials.


• Coordinating with and managing agency partners.


• Creating marketing presentations for stakeholders.


• Obtaining necessary consent and providing final approval on all marketing collateral, products and promotions alongside management.


• Proactively identifying opportunities for engagement and influence by being current with developments that relate to all key stakeholders and partners.


• Developing schedules, maintaining and monitoring deadlines.


• Collaborating with key industry stakeholders – clients, government, media agencies, and relevant partner organisations.


• Coordinating the organisation’s participation at various events, trade fairs, expositions and exhibitions, conferences, and CSR projects.


• Acting as subject matter expert to management on issues related to brand and reputation management and providing recommendations on appropriate responses or course of action.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (Master's Degree will be an added advantage).


• Minimum of 7 years of managerial experience in the corporate communications / public relations field (property / real estate sector experience will be an added advantage).


• Exceptional research, writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.


• Strong diplomatic and persuasive skills.


• Demonstrated ability to manage reputational risk.


• Excellent communication skills in all forms.


• Excellent strategic organization skills.


• Excellent managerial skills.


• Ability to use tact and professionalism including in times of stress.


• Ability to think creatively.