Public Relations (PR) & Media Relations Associate (Hybrid)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Public Relations (PR) & Media Relations Associate

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment type: Full-time (Hybrid)

The Role

• We're looking for a PR & Media Relations Associate to lead media relations for our clients, securing high-impact coverage across local and international media.
• This role is ideal for someone with strong journalist relationships, excellent writing skills, and proven experience delivering PR campaigns that build reputation and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure interviews, features, speaking opportunities, podcasts, and other high-value media placements.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and media houses.
• Advise clients on media engagement, reputation management, and crisis communications.
• Write and edit press releases, media pitches, speeches, opinion articles, executive profiles, and other communications materials.
• Develop and execute PR and media relations strategies for clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated communications campaigns.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and campaign performance.
• Develop thought leadership content and executive visibility strategies for clients.
• Support the external visibility of Eliza Beth & Co.'s leadership through speaking engagements, publications, and media opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in PR, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in PR, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, or a communications agency.
• Strong network of journalists and media contacts.
• Proven success securing national media coverage; international media experience is an advantage.
• Excellent writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Agency experience is highly preferred.
• NIPR, CIPR, PRCA, or similar professional certification is a plus.

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:

• Is an exceptional writer and storyteller.
• Can manage multiple client accounts with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, boutique consultancy where quality and results matter.
• Has an excellent understanding of the Nigerian media landscape and strong media relationships.
• Understands the discretion required when working with senior executives and high-profile clients.

What We Offer

• Health insurance.
• Hybrid work.
• Pension contribution.
• Performance bonuses.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and high-profile clients in a growing consultancy.