British High Commission (BHC) is recruiting to fill the position below:
POSITION : Press and Public Affairs Officer
DESCRIPTION
- The successful candidate will work within the Communications Team as the Lagos based Press and Public Affairs Officer.
- Deliver and implement a range of communications tasks to support and project the objectives of HMG in Nigeria.
- Designing text and audio-visual material for use on the BHC media channels, and working with a broad range of media stakeholders to deliver HMG messages.
- Provide tailored communications planning support to HMG departments working on the BHC platform.
Responsibilities
- Effectively manage media relationships acting as the first point of contact for interviews and media requests including drafting news releases and press lines
- Provide media support to the Deputy British High Commissioner and British High Commissioner on visits to Lagos and the South West.
- Create graphics to communicate messages that inspire, inform and engage audiences on the BHC digital channels
- Work with Lagos based HMG departments, including British Council, DFID, DIT UKVI to establish and implement appropriate campaign plans ensuring cross HMG communication is coordinated both within Lagos and across the network
- Monitor digital, print and broadcast media for issues of interest to the UK mission in Nigeria.
- Photograph and record BDHC and other HMG departments’ activities as required
Essential Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years experience work experience in a media, advertising, marketing or public relations role
- Familiarity with messaging for digital diplomacy
- Strong collaborative skills including professional and confident communication with external stakeholders and team members
- Knowledge of social media, including the ability design strategy and analyse usage in order to shape BHC engagement and to focus campaigns
- Appropriate work experience in a media, marketing, advertising or public relations role
- Excellent analytical, writing, communication and presentation skills
- Ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Skills
- Familiarity with messaging for digital diplomacy
- Resilience, flexibility and ability to deliver quality under pressure and strict timelines
- Project or event management/experience
- Evidence of maintaining effective professional networks of contacts
- Evidence of designing and delivering communications plans
- The ability to work as part of a busy, creative team, as well as willingness to provide support to team members when needs be
Required Competencies:
- Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
Salary
N521, 826.per/month
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