Media & Communications Head at eRecruiter Nigeria
Employment Nigeria
08-Apr-2017
ABUJA ,
Administrative
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, to fill the position below:
POSITION : Head, Media & Communications
We are seeking a Media and Communications expert to nurture a strong industry network, increase awareness and develop an enviable corporate image by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs for a top notch Micro-finance bank in Nigeria.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of external communications strategy, plan and budget developed in line with the bank's strategic and operating plans.
- Work closely with brands marketing and stakeholder management teams to deliver to the bank vision whilst maintaining a strong corporate identity.
- Galvanize positive and appropriate external stakeholder relations, building local and international brand equity.
- Manage and mitigate image risk.
- Provide communications advisory for bank wide business objectives, projects and goals.
- Determine and manage media relations delivering appropriate messaging with appropriate tonality.
- Seek opportunities for generating PR capital
- Build robust information architecture maintaining an up-to-date library of archive and reference material.
- Coordinate the management of incidents, issues and crises to clearly defined and communicated process group wide carrying stakeholders along.
- Serve as company spokesperson in support of line executive.
- Provide support to senior executives on messaging and in all media interactions
- Support the identification and development of strategic alliances to further improve the bank's reputation and image as a thought leader.
- Take ownership of the bank's digital channels ensuring the accuracy and relevance of information at all times.
Requirements
- Proven working experience of a minimum of 5 years in public relations/Media/Communications is required
- Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level
- Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets
- Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Solid experience with social media including blogs, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
- Event/project planning experience
- BA/MA Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline is preferred.
How to Apply
Candidates should send their CV's to:kayode.ogunjobi@erecnigeria.com
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