Media Relations Officer at a Reputable Company in Lagos

We are a globally respected and leading Company located in Lagos. In order to consolidate our dominance and leadership of our sector through strategic People, we are seeking to employ a seasoned and experienced Media Relations Officer professional to boost our Team.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Media Relations Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Responsible for overseeing communications to the media, including preparing articles, press kits, press releases, and other content initiatives.
• Cultivates and manages relationships with media reps.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare articles arid press releases for the media.
• Ensure the company protects and promotes its image in a proper, coordinated, and consistent manner.
• Cultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships within the press and publicity community.
• Manage the flow of news about the organization to the media.
• Gather and disseminate timely information to press and staff.
• Optimize communication system to enhance accuracy of communication.
• Create effective communication channels.
• Enhance effectiveness of press and publicity function.
• Act as a media spokesperson on behalf of the company and address questions and complaints.
• Develop relationships with national and regional press contacts to ensure the company reputation is promoted and to deflect criticism.
• Plan and oversee press events.
• Detect public relations issues as they emerge and address them directly.
• Research and write briefing materials,
• Assemble press kits.
• Compose and edit press releases, company literature, and articles for internal and external use.

Principle Accountabilities

• Design and implementation of a comprehensive communications and public relations program that will enhance the Organization's image and position within the market place and the general public, and facilitate internal and external communications and,
• Editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all Organization publications.
• Coordinates media interest in the Organization and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
• Leads projects as assigned, such as cause-related marketing and special events planning and budgeting.

Qualifications and Skills

• B.Sc or HND in any discipline preferably in Mass Communications or Journalism with a minimum of 2.2 or Lower Credit.
• 3 - 8 years relevant experience in news writing, Journalism, etcetera.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong team player and good organizational skills.
• Ability to take responsibility and demonstrate high level of integrity with all stake holders.
• High level knowledge in the use of Computer (Corel draw, Photo shop, Picture Manager e.t.c)

Application Closing Date
3rd October, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV's to: mediarelationsofficervacancy@yahoo.com

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.