Head, Media & Communications

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We are recruiting on behalf of our client, to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Media & Communications

Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Media and Communications expert to nurture a strong industry network, increase awareness and develop an enviable corporate image by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs for a top notch Micro-finance bank in Nigeria.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of external communications strategy, plan and budget developed in line with the bank's strategic and operating plans.
• Work closely with brands marketing and stakeholder management teams to deliver to the bank vision whilst maintaining a strong corporate identity.
• Galvanize positive and appropriate external stakeholder relations, building local and international brand equity.
• Manage and mitigate image risk.
• Provide communications advisory for bank wide business objectives, projects and goals.
• Determine and manage media relations delivering appropriate messaging with appropriate tonality.
• Seek opportunities for generating PR capital
• Build robust information architecture maintaining an up-to-date library of archive and reference material.
• Coordinate the management of incidents, issues and crises to clearly defined and communicated process group wide carrying stakeholders along.
• Serve as company spokesperson in support of line executive.
• Provide support to senior executives on messaging and in all media interactions
• Support the identification and development of strategic alliances to further improve the bank's reputation and image as a thought leader.
• Take ownership of the bank's digital channels ensuring the accuracy and relevance of information at all times.

Requirements

• Proven working experience of a minimum of 5 years in public relations/Media/Communications is required
• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets
• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Solid experience with social media including blogs, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
• Event/project planning experience
• BA/MA Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline is preferred.