Public Relations (PR) Officer

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Public Relation (PR) Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Public Relations (PR) Officer to organize and oversee PR activities and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, media and the public.
• As a PR Officer, you should be an organized and cool-tempered professional who is able to handle a crisis. We expect you to have a creative mind and excellent communication skills. If you are also confident in your public speaking and project management abilities, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Organize PR events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as the company’s spokesperson
• Prepare and submit PR reports
• Track media coverage and follow industry trends
• Manage PR issues.
• Prepare and distribute press releases
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. marketing) and maintain open communication with senior management
• Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
• Address inquiries from the media and other parties

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
• Creativity and problem-solving aptitude.
• Proficient in MS Office and social media
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication ability (oral and written)
• Familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing is a plus
• Background in researching, writing and editing publications