Communication Officer Lagos Business School - Nigeria

Job description

To create and manage the perception of LBS as a world-class brand with in-depth local knowledge of business and management among key stakeholders, the school is in search of a talented professional to fill the role of Communication Officer.

Reporting Relationship: Head, Corporate Communications

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all internal communication.
• Responsible for building and managing relationships with the press; prepare and issue press invitations to media houses for major school events held throughout the year.
• Generate content for the website and annual reports; research and compile new stories and relevant information about the school and faculty.
• Prepare and issue news release about conferences and other major school events held throughout the year.
• Liaise with advertising agencies for advert placements, and process payments accordingly.
• Work closely with the Graphic Artist to prepare newspaper adverts, in-house flyers and posters for the school’s programmes. Monitor for quality and accuracy of content.
• Work alongside the Graphic Artist in preparing the monthly staff news letter by researching and compiling stories and relevant information.
• Manage the branded items store
• Manage relationships with and prepare payments for vendors; keep records of all payments made.
• Any other specific or adhoc duty to be assigned by line manager from time to time

Desired Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

• Business writing, journalistic and administrative skills
• Good knowledge of corporate communications/ public relations
• Creative writing skills and conceptualization
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft word package

Minimum Qualification & Experience

Bachelors’ degree in any discipline (preferably Mass communication or English)

Cognate Experience:

• Previous experience in a fast paced, multi-level project based environment with emphasis on timelines and delivery
• Candidate must possess 2 to 3years of proven strategic communication planning including employee communication, media relations and event management

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