Media and Communications Manager at Dragnet Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

• Create strategic media and corporate partnerships
• Devise and promote the company's internal and external communication and positioning
• Write and edit content for media relations and other marketing communications projects
• Manage related agency, consultant and vendor relationships
• Generate media visibility by securing speaking engagements and high-profile media opportunities
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with internal sources, reporters and other third parties
• Collaborate on the development and execution of internal communication programs
• Develop fresh and dynamic content for media and other marketing communications projects
• Plans and implements the company's advertising and promotion activities. Responsibilities can include copyrighting, design, layout, and production of supporting marketing literature. Assists and coordinates sales programs and special projects such as trades shows, seminars, and new product promotions
• Coordinates public relations activities on behalf of the company including news and product releases to the media, customer newsletters and maintaining relations with industry trade associations
• Prepares and updates as required, the company's marketing plans and marketing reports. Maintains a marketing diary with copies of ads, promotions, etc.
• Create shareable content appropriate for specific networks to spread both our brand and our content
• Work alongside other marketers to help distribute content that educates and entertains our audience and supports marketing goals

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of a second class lower in Mass Communication or any related discipline from a reputable university
• 3-5 years of communications and public relations experience in either an in-house or agency role
• Applicant should not be more than 30 years of age.
• Superior writing and speaking skills, and attention to detail
• Experience in building brand awareness
• Strong knowledge of traditional and new media and solid media contacts
• Ability to work well independently, as well as in a group
• Energetic, motivated, self-starter
• Proven ability to manage simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines
• Must reside in Lagos