Public Relations Assistant at StudentHubNg

Job Description

We're currently looking for a tech savvy project assistant to work for a public relations (PR) firm in Lekki Lagos. The ideal candidate must be a good writer and should be interested in PR and communications, current/prospective corp members preferably. 

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day support on projects by drafting materials (i.e. summary reports, press releases, credentials, and proposals), media monitoring, and conducting and analyzing research on a variety of client related issues
• Assists on digital and social media projects, including creative project management, social media research, reporting, and content creation.
• Contributes to and prepares the basic reports required in the specific functional capacity (e.g., perception audits, market studies, provincial reports, social media reports, summary reports, etc.)
• Drafts initial proposals for client work and new business initiatives
• Attends and actively participates in internal and client meetings, including brainstorming sessions
• Develops understanding of client issues through research and monitoring of relevant issues
• Actively supports new business process by preparing pitches and proposals, conducting research, compiling bios and preparing presentation decks

Requirements

• Prior public relations agency or in-house communications experience (including internships). Previous agency or consulting experience is highly desirable
• Prior internship or work experience in an agency, public affairs, political campaigns, social media, public relations  preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in related field
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills, and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines
• Strong presentation skills
• Digital/social media fluency
• Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task project requests
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as to work independently; positive, flexible attitude that will lend itself to client service
• Preferably Lekki residents or its environs
• Corp members looking for PPA will be considered