Manager - Public Relations, Corporate Services at MTN Nigeria

Description

• Help identify and secure appropriate sponsorships that reinforce and support the company’s desired positioning and increase visibility
• Develop strong third-party partnerships/advocates within relevant stakeholders to achieve MTNN’s overall communications objectives;
• Cultivate strong relationship with media
• Develop press releases and other publicity angles for selected corporate functions including working with photographers and audio-visual specialists
• Develop and implement PR strategies for different campaigns across the business, working with different divisions, departments and ecosystem partners/collaborators;
• Support the design, development and placement of corporate advertising, ensuring that such advertising and promotion is consistent with the image and positioning plan of the Company
• Drive innovation by identifying and taking advantage of new business opportunities e.g., by stimulating and encouraging new business ideas;
• Play prominent role in crisis communication strategy planning & development;
• Always-on scenario planning for anticipated issues and development of strategies to address them and prevent from escalating into a crisis;
• Develop and distribute periodic and project specific reports, quantifying the value of the print and broadcast stories that result from media leveraging of companywide activities;
• Monitor events and news that may have direct/indirect impact on MTNN’s operations, and proactively manage such situations, and escalate when necessary.
• Develop and execute External Communication strategies in alignment with the key strategies and priorities of the Corporate Services Division;
• Serve as key interaction point between internal and external stakeholder groups and provide specialist advice on public relations to support MTNN’s purpose and mission;
• Attain and maintain the depth and breadth of understanding/knowledge of the MTNN’s business activities and products necessary to accurately reflect and represent the company with external constituents.

Requirements
Education:

• B.Sc / B.A. in Public Relations / Mass Comms / Journalism or in a related discipline.
• Possession of an MBA degree may be advantageous.
• Membership of professional PR association is necessary
• Fluent in English.

Experience:

• 6 - 13 years’ experience which includes:
  • Two years management experience
  • Experience working in a medium to large organization  
  • Experience in media management in a world-class organization/multinational.