Lead, Media Relations at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Specialization: Media relations and management

Job Description

• Execute IBEDC'S corporate communication strategy at the region      

Responsibilities

• Supervision and monitoring of Regional communication officers
• Manage PR & Publicity and evaluation across the franchise
• Arrange courtesy calls to Govt. agencies, traditional rulers and private organizations.
• Media relations and management, media content development for press releases, interviews, coordination of daily media watch to keep abreast of happenings in the power sector, keeping of press cuttings/tags (data) for reference, press visits and courtesies, ensuring standardization of Corporate outlook with company's corporate identity.
• Community engagements; work in sync with the RCOs, customer care unit to coordinate community relations meetings with specific communities across the regions on issues affecting our business operations and corporate goals.
• Develop and disseminate strong and strategic internal communication messages.

Competence Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills & priority setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills & diplomacy
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Conflict de-escalation & management
• Positive and constructive attitude in a versatile and volatile environment
• Community relationship management
• Media relationship management

Qualifications and Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• M.Sc /MBA, Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or Humanities

Professional Qualification:

• Member of NIPR, APCON or similar bodies is required

Desired Work Experience:

• At least 10 years post-graduation experience with at least 5 years cognate experience in media / public relations or corporate communications is an added advantage