Head of Media at Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the apex regulator of the capital market in Nigeria with a vision to becoming the leading capital market regulator in Africa and Emerging markets. Our mission is to develop and regulate a capital market that is dynamic, fair, transparent and efficient to contribute to the nation’s economic development.

The Commission is now seeking highly motivated and result-oriented professional to fill the below vacant position:

Position: Head of Media

Location: Abuja

The Person
The Media Division reports directly to the office of the Director General and is in charge of advising the Executive Management on all media related issues, moderate communication between the Commission and various media outlets such as news, print and social media.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, direct and co-ordinate the delivery of excellent media support services in alignment with the Commission’s corporate strategy and key objectives
• Develop and implement media strategies in support of the Commission’s strategies
• Oversee the management and update of the Commission’s social media strategy.
• Deliver engaging and successful social campaigns
• Ensures media coverage of the Commission’s activities
• Coordinates the preparation and roll-out of press releases
• Organise media events and coordinate press conferences
• Periodic processing and placement of special reports in the media
• Coordinates daily review of news about the Commission, the capital market and the Nigerian economy
• Create and maintain media contact lists, liaise with individuals and media outlets and develop and manage relationships with key media partners including news, print and social media.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the media team
• Coordinate Management’s media exposure

Requirements

• A good first degree in Mass Communication or other Social Sciences. (M.Sc/MBA preferred)
• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in media relations and management in the private or public sector, 5 years of which must have been at senior management level
• Excellent writing skill
• Very good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Impeccable news, print and social media background
• Membership of relevant professional bodies

Application closing Date
18 December, 2012

Method of Application
To apply for the position, please submit the following to the email address: headm@sec.gov.ng

• A cover letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the SEC 
• A detailed and updated CV indicating your State of Origin, Local Government Area, Gender, Names and Contact Details (including e-mail addresses) of Three Referees.