Media Relations Officer

Job Category: PR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Lagos

Sigma Consulting Group is a leading recruitment and outsourcing agency providing top-quality staffing solutions to businesses across a wide range of industries in Nigeria. Our team of experts is dedicated to finding the right talent to help your business succeed.

We are looking for a Public Relations (PR) Officer for our client. The person will  organize and oversee PR activities and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, media and the public .

Responsibilities

  • Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
  • Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. marketing) and maintain open communication with senior management
  • Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
  • Prepare and distribute press releases
  • Organize PR events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as the company’s spokesperson
  • Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
  • Address inquiries from the media and other parties
  • Track media coverage and follow industry trends
  • Prepare and submit PR reports
  • Manage PR issues

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role
  • Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
  • Background in researching, writing and editing publications
  • Proficient in MS Office and social media
  • Familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing is a plus
  • Strong communication ability (oral and written)
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Creativity and problem-solving aptitude

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Application Closing Date
15th August 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:  hiring@scg-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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