Manager, Media and Communications at Stresert Services Limited

Job Ref: MMC
Location: FCT, Abuja

Job Purpose

• To give strategic direction and leadership to all aspects of the program’s communication, publicity and brand management process
• To promote the highest standards of professionalism and ethos within the brand management function of the program and strategically ensuring the most effective use of resources in support of project objectives

Key Outputs:

• Communication Plan
• Communication/Media Campaign and Activities
• Evaluation & Impact Assessment

Key Responsibilities Areas
Management/Administrative Responsibilities:

• Oversee response to media enquiries, interviews etups, media logistics management at events and closely monitoring all media coverage of the program.
• Maintain the program’s database of media contacts, and identifying gaps in the program’s engagement with specific outlets and platforms and seeking to develop new relationships.
• Identify opportunities for press coverage around events and specific publications and working with colleagues to develop targeted media strategies, including drafting press releases and pitching op-eds.
• Oversee the distribution of media resources (press releases and invitations) to stakeholders, and working to make this form of communication more targeted and effective.

Technical/Professional Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key media contact and work actively with the program’s Brand Management Vendor to enhance and cultivate relationships with the media, particularly within top tier business press and leading trade publications, and facilitate media interviews with leadership.
• Oversee the development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy aligned to the program’s priorities and operating plan for outreach, impact and feedback.
• Build and manage a high-performance communications function that is structured, and focused for productive and quality work.
• Engage and participate in client-facing activities (e.g. conference participation, sponsorships) to further strengthen the program’s brand in the marketplace.
• Prepare spokespeople and project leaders for media interviews and speaking engagements by creating detailed briefing books - including key messages and talking points - and providing refresher media training as appropriate, facilitating and coordinating more in-depth media training for spokespeople when required.
• Manage external PR agency resources.

Performance Standards:

• Key deliverables are produced within agreed timeframes to required standards.
• Management reports are comprehensive and submitted within established timeframe.
• Quality and relevance of reach

Organisational Relationships:

• Directly reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Directly supervises: Vendor/Media Agency, Media Monitoring/verification Team

Minimum Required Job Specifications
Academic and Professional:

• First degree (or its equivalent) in English, Communications, Journalism, Social Management Science or a related field.
• A Master’s degree and/or Professional Certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Five or more years of experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial/supervisory position
• Experience in the Public relations and in similar functional area is an added advantage.

Required Competencies

• Organizational Competencies
• Teamwork; Transparency; Integrity; Accountability; Excellence; Professionalism

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Superior project management and time management skills
• Crises management skills
• Creativity and writing skills
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management

Proposed Salary
Ranges between N350, 000 - N420, 000 monthly (based on experience) for the one year contract duration.