Career Opportunity at Lagos Business School (LBS)

Purpose of Position:

To create and manage the perception of LBS as a world-class brand with in-depth local knowledge of business and management among key stakeholders

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/KEY JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include but not limited to the following:

• Generate content for the website and annual report - research and compile news stories and relevant information about the School and faculty.
• Prepare and issue news releases about conferences and other major school events held throughout the year.
• Build and manage relationships with the press. Prepare and issue press invitations to media houses for major school events held throughout the year.
• Work with the graphic artist to prepare newspaper adverts, in-house flyers and posters for the school’s programmes. Monitor for quality and accuracy of content.
• Staff newsletter project management - work with the graphic artist to prepare the monthly staff newsletter after researching and compiling stories and relevant information.
• Manage internal communications
• Assist in executing cross functional projects such as the career fair, alumni exhibitions, graduation ceremonies, etc.
• Manage the store of branded items
• Manage relationships with and prepare payments for vendors; keep records of all payments made.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Monthly development and circulation of internal newsletter.
• Generation of two news stories per week for the website and e-newsletter.
• Efficient Agency, Media and vendor relationship management
• Brand guidelines and verbal quality control enforcement
• Sustained cordial relationship maintained with all external stakeholders
• Operational efficiency

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a zeal for continuous professional improvement.
• Results-focused, a self-starter, energetic and able to work with minimum supervision  
• Business writing, journalistic and administrative skills
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Good knowledge of corporate communication/ public relations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative writing skills and conceptualization

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelors’ degree in any discipline (preferably Mass Communication or English)

Professional Qualification

EXPERIENCE

Should have at least 2-3 years’ experience working in similar role