Senior Public Relations Specialist at Palmpay Limited

PALMPAY is a Pan-African fintech company currently operating in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya and expanding to other markets in 2022. We’re reinventing the payments experience by making it easy and reliable for everyone to transfer money, pay bills and shop online.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Public Relations Specialist

Location: Lagos

Job Summary 

• We are seeking a strategic and creative Senior PR Specialist to drive PalmPay’s brand storytelling, media visibility, and corporate reputation in Nigeria.
• The ideal candidate will combine strong editorial judgment with hands-on execution across media relations, content development, CSR initiatives, and cross-channel communications.
• This role reports to the PR Manager, Nigeria, and collaborates closely with marketing teams and PR counterparts across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive PalmPay’s brand visibility through proactive media engagement, storytelling campaigns, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Develop and manage high-quality PR content including press releases, media kits, blog posts, interview briefs, and social media copy.
• Lead cross-channel storytelling execution across PR, digital, and owned platforms.
• Manage and execute PalmPay’s CSR strategy and social impact initiatives in Nigeria.
• Identify media opportunities and oversee media relations, press engagements, and media buying activities.
• Collaborate with marketing, social media, and international PR teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Monitor brand sentiment, measure PR impact, and support online reputation management initiatives.
• Maintain a repository of brand messaging, media assets, and communication materials.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in PR, Corporate Communications, or Brand Communications within fintech, banking, financial services, or a regulated industry.
• Strong storytelling and content development skills across earned, owned, and digital media channels.
• Proven ability to write and edit compelling communication materials.
• Experience managing CSR or reputation-led initiatives is an added advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and editorial skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects independently.
• Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online