JOB TITLE: Manager – Public Relations, Corporate Services
JOB LOCATION: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Category: MTN Level 3
Job Schedule: Full time
Reports To: Senior Manager External Relations
Division: Corporate Services
JOB DETAILS:
- Help identify and secure appropriate sponsorships that reinforce and support the company’s desired positioning and increase visibility
- Develop strong third-party partnerships/advocates within relevant stakeholders to achieve MTNN’s overall communications objectives;
- Cultivate strong relationship with media
- Develop press releases and other publicity angles for selected corporate functions including working with photographers and audio-visual specialists
- Develop and implement PR strategies for different campaigns across the business, working with different divisions, departments and ecosystem partners/collaborators;
- Support the design, development and placement of corporate advertising, ensuring that such advertising and promotion is consistent with the image and positioning plan of the Company
- Drive innovation by identifying and taking advantage of new business opportunities e.g., by stimulating and encouraging new business ideas;
- Play prominent role in crisis communication strategy planning & development;
- Always-on scenario planning for anticipated issues and development of strategies to address them and prevent from escalating into a crisis;
- Develop and distribute periodic and project specific reports, quantifying the value of the print and broadcast stories that result from media leveraging of companywide activities;
- Monitor events and news that may have direct/indirect impact on MTNN’s operations, and proactively manage such situations, and escalate when necessary.
- Develop and execute External Communication strategies in alignment with the key strategies and priorities of the Corporate Services Division;
- Serve as key interaction point between internal and external stakeholder groups and provide specialist advice on public relations to support MTNN’s purpose and mission;
- Attain and maintain the depth and breadth of understanding/knowledge of the MTNN’s business activities and products necessary to accurately reflect and represent the company with external constituents.
Requirements
Education:
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- B.Sc / B.A. in Public Relations / Mass Comms / Journalism or in a related discipline.
- Possession of an MBA degree may be advantageous.
- Membership of professional PR association is necessary
- Fluent in English.
Experience:
- 6 – 13 years’ experience which includes:
- Two years management experience
- Experience working in a medium to large organization
- Experience in media management in a world-class organization/multinational.
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Deadline: May 16, 2022
Job Features
Job Category | Liaison/Public Relations/Arbitrator/Representative |