Chief Operating Officer (COO) at a Media Organization - Catilas Resources Limited

Catilas Resources Limited - Our client, a Media Organisation, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Oniru / Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

• On behalf of our client, we are looking for a capable and talented COO to help craft and pursue our client’s strategic vision. Our client is a Media Organisation that have being a major player in the Nigerian Media industry for three 3 decades with offices in Lagos and Abuja.
• The COO role as a key member of the Leadership Team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will have to maintain control of diverse publishing Industry business operations, so we expect an experienced and efficient leader with previous success in a similar role.
• The goal of the COO position is to secure the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in similar or relevant role with relevant professional, Technical and Management qualifications
• Proven experience in similar or relevant role
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
• Working knowledge of team performance/operation metrics
• Working knowledge of Business infrastructure
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• Professional Technical and Management qualifications in relevant field.

COO Skills and Qualifications:
The Chief Operating Officer, as part of the executive Management Team, will be involved in creating the operating procedures that the whole company will follow. The successful candidate must have:

• Exceptional track record of leadership in Media or related industry
• Superior project management skills
• Resourceful and analytical with exceptional communication skills
• Understanding of all facets of business
• Outstanding public speaking and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of IT/business infrastructure
• Aptitude in problem-solving and decision-making
• Understanding of analytics and performance metrics Responsibilities
• Assists with craft and pursue the strategic vision and direction of the company
• Designing and implementing business operations that drive financial and audience growth
• Overseeing certain critical company initiatives, with more details below
• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work to discipline leaders throughout the company – in particular:
• Production and Project management
• Cross-Team, Cross-Company Communication
• PR, Marketing, Communications & Advertising
• New Content & Content Merchandising
• Business intelligence
• Resourcing/Hiring
• Partnerships/Licensing
• Leadership coaching/mentoring
• Community Development
• Customer Service
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance, loyalty, skills development, and dedication
• Evaluate initiative performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Participate and drive expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
• Manage relationships with partners/vendor.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.