Brand and Public Relation Analyst Job at the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Brand and Public Relation Analyst

Job Location: Lagos
Reports to: Team Lead, Corporate Communications Supervises

Responsibilities
The Purpose of this job shall be to:

• The job is responsible for brand management & marketing, and media relations for the Institute.
• Provide Branding and Public Relations support to the Institute to improve brand perception and increase brand awareness.
• Ensure proper representation of the CIPM brand through the placement of fit-for-purpose corporate adverts/announcements and media coverage
• Draft speeches for Institute’s events, press releases, post-event reports and other content for print and electronic media.
• Evaluate advertising and promotional programs and offer recommendations in line with CIPM’s brand/public relations efforts.
• Support the delivery of promotional communications to promote the Institute’s programmes and services to all stakeholders.
• Create content and implement publicity strategies/campaigns to promote the Institute’s offerings.
• Improve brand visibility and mileage of the CIPM brand through the creation of newsworthy media content in line with the Institute’s standards to attract attention and gain public notice.
• Interface with the press for broadcasts of the Institute’s high-profile events.

Job Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Internally Relates with
• Internal Stakeholders Externally Relates with
• Members/Stakeholders
• Media
• External Clients

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Brand Development & Management
• Provide brand visibility support by ensuring all communication and corporate collateral from the Institute are in line with the Institute’s vision, mission, goals, objectives, and brand guidelines.
• Work actively with Branches and Chapters to ensure alignment of the brand’s message on all campaigns and communication.
• Identify strategic opportunities and execute promotion of the Institute’s brand using the branded products and promotional items.
• Responsible for Corporate brand management and awareness.

PR & Advertising:

• Interface with the press to provide robust publicity and mileage of the Institute’s brand through placement of fit for purpose corporate adverts/announcements, media coverage and post-event reporting of the Institute’s high-profile events 
• Ensure the deployment of up-to-date news on current activities of the Institute in the public space (Electronic and print) to actively engage the membership and HR community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or related course.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduation experience in a similar role in a reputable organization
• Membership of the Nigerian Institue of Public Relations is an added advantage Other Requirements Proficiency in the following:
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and exercise independent/sound judgment.
• Detail-oriented and good time management skills and ability to prioritize work.

Knowledge, Technical Skills and Attitudes
Building Collaborative Relationships:

• The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders who can provide information, assistance, and support to the business.
• Ability to develop and maintain a vibrant, longterm network of relationships with individuals from multiple constituencies.
• Has a successful track record of developing, managing, growing, and institutionalizing complex relationships on behalf of the company.

Communication:

• The ability to plan and deliver oral and written communications that make an impact and persuade their intended audiences.
• Emotional intelligence – being able to understand and manage your own and others’ emotions, and their effect on behaviors and attitudes.
• Customer Orientation: The ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers.
• Achieving results: Sets realistic targets for himself/herself and the team; ensures availability of resources and supports staff members in achieving results. Monitors progress and performance; evaluates achievements and integrates lessons learned.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@cipmnigeria.org using the appropriate Job Position as the subject of the email.

Note: We are an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from suitable candidates, irrespective of physical ability/disability, colour, tribe, race, religion, marital status, pregnancy or other status protected under the law.