Publicity & Talent Lead at Africa Magic

Africa Magic seeks to appoint a suitably qualified individual in the position of Publicity & Talent Lead for Africa Magic. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the publicity and Talent strategy for the brand and channels. The candidate also needs to have exceptional interpersonal skills, networking skills, writing, creativity and negotiation skills. The successful candidate will report to the Regional Director for West Africa and will be based at our offices in Lagos, Nigeria.

Job Title: Publicity & Talent Lead: Africa Magic

Location: Lagos

Context
External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:

• Multicultural environment
• Dynamic, vibrant, fast-paced, and demanding organisation
• Pressurized environment with non-negotiable deadlines
• High performance culture
• Highly competitive environment
• Customer centric

Customers

• Business units within Africa Magic
• Business units in the Group of Companies
• Corporates and media stakeholders
• Nollywood stakeholders
• External suppliers

Outputs

• Develop and implement a publicity plan (external and internal) for the Africa Magic branded channels
• Continuous assessment, review and enhancement of the publicity interventions across the channels
• Support the marketing team to Implement the festivals/special events for the Africa Magic brand and channels
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with media stakeholders and key group company stakeholders
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Nollywood Industry key players and stakeholders
• Develop strategic partnerships internally and externally including with Multichoice for special events/festivals
• Develop and implement a Talent engagement strategy for Africa Magic and ensure healthy relationship between Africa Magic and Talent (In-house and external)

Desired Skills and Experience
Functional Competencies

• Post graduate degree in communication or Journalism and media studies
• 3-5 years' experience in Media, Broadcasting Communications or Television
• Knowledge and understanding of all media
• Knowledge of and a passion for the Entertainment Industry

Behavioural Competencies

• Interpersonal and networking skills
• Persuading and influencing
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressurized situations
• Decision making
• Problem solving skills
• Creativity/Innovation/Writing
• Customer Centric

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should
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