Media Relation Officer (MRO) at National Institute of Credit Administration

The National Institute of Credit Administration is committed to bringing changes to the face and habit of credit business at all levels in Nigeria and influencing structures.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Media Relation Officer (MRO)

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Primary Job Roles

• Manage day-to-day media relations/media requests for brand and corporate issues.
• Develop written materials including press releases, Q&A, media standby statements on the brand and corporate issues as required.
• Serve as editor.
• Lead responsibility for daily News Briefs process.
• Developing, implementing and measuring external and internal Media based communication plans.
• Collaborate with marketing and subject matter experts in a timely manner to determine appropriate media responses via various channels.
• Build relationships with key media contacts and identify opportunities to proactively pitch brand and corporate stories through social media outlets as appropriate.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs to support brand building initiatives/innovation/corporate promotions.
• Provide guidance and direction to PR agency partners and review all Brand PR materials to ensure communication is accurate, relevant and consistent.
• Provide guidance to ensure coordination and communication of messages/news to both internal and external audiences.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of media programs and communicate results back to business.
• Develop and implement online communications strategy ensuring alignment with internal communications strategy and that it includes day-to-day content development strategy and functional enhancements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications and report results back to business.
• And any other responsibilities or duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications, with major in Print Journalism. Advanced Journalism certificate from recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Practicing Journalist with 5 years' experience, reporting business, Finance and economy whose stories has been constantly published by main stream media organization.
• Management experience preferred.
• Must possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with strong writing and editorial abilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, internet, wire services, media monitoring software, and other public relation tools.
• Demonstrated success with Social Media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and others.
• Must possess strong project management skills.
• Age: 35 years and above.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.