SENIOR EXECUTIVE (Events/Sponsorship Business Development) - PR at eRecruiter Nigeria

Job Description:

• planning, developing and implementing PR strategies;
• sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities;
• liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople;
• liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organisations, often via telephone and email;
• researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media;
• organising promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits
• speaking publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations
• providing clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns progress
• analysing media coverage
• commissioning or undertaking relevant market research
• liaising with clients, managerial and journalistic staff about budgets, timescales and objectives
• designing, writing and/or producing presentations, press releases, articles, leaflets, ‘in-house' journals, reports, publicity brochures, information for web sites and promotional videos.
• writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports;
• preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes;
• devising and coordinating photo opportunities;
• maintaining and updating information on the organisation's website;
• managing and updating information and engaging with users on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook;
• commissioning market research;
• fostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives;
• Managing the PR aspect of a potential crisis situation.

Qualifications and training required

• A degree in any subject is acceptable; although English, Management, Business or Media studies, Marketing or Behavioural sciences may be preferred A PR postgraduate qualification can be an added advantage

Skills and qualities

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational, scheduling and planning skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to juggle different priorities and meet deadlines.
• Awareness of current affairs and a passion for finding out new information/Media Agenda.
• Creativity.
• Self-confident and sociable – ability to network effectively.
• Team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Stamina, energy and drive.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Achievement orientated and results driven.
• Good IT Skills