Project Manager - Media & PR at First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

First Excelsia - Our client, a leading Marketing Communications firm is seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Project Manager - Media & PR

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking to hire a Project Manager - Media & PR. The ideal candidate must possess a persuasive prowess and must be a connection cultivator.

Key Requirements of the Role

• Lead and supervise the PR & Media unit and be responsible for the day -to-day running and smooth operations of various PR projects, events and activities including site launches and advertising campaigns from concept to delivery.
• Coordinate all PR & Media activities for clients as well as coordinate the company’s PR & Media marketing and communication drive. These responsibilities would include pitching, accepting and interpreting briefs, budgeting, client relationship management and execution.
• Ensure that all PR & Media briefs are well understood and clear to all those involved, understand Clients' needs and objectives and liaise closely with them throughout campaigns, often on a daily basis.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports of Media/PR activities to include all third-party commitments and receivables from Clients.
• Manage and deliver projects’ PR & Media lifecycle within quality, time and budget requirements.
• Consistently seek opportunities for improvements and suggest new projects.
• Develop support documentation including risks logs and requirement specifications.
• Deliver projects on time while ensuring quality standards are met.
• Leverage all the resources of the organization together to get the best plans and execution for Clients.

Education Qualification

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree/HND in Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering or related field from any recognized Institution.
• Advanced degree/other professional certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant working experience.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong and reliable media relationship network/” Street cred” is a must have
• Excellent Knowledge of the media and press.
• Content Management & Marketing
• Great Analytic skills
• Ability to learn fast and think on your feet as you confront challenges.
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Innovative and highly creative
• A good working knowledge of new and traditional media
• Creativity and insights into Client’s styles/preferences etc.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision

Application Closing Date
Friday, 31st January, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and quaified candidates should submit their Application and CV to: [email protected] using the "Job title" as subject of the email.