PR / Communication Lead at SmartStream Outsourcing Limited

SmartStream is a recruitment and outsourcing firm focused on helping businesses find, verify, and manage the right talent. We deliver efficient, scalable workforce solutions that drive productivity and growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: PR / Communication Lead

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We are seeking a highly creative and strategic PR/Communications Lead to drive brand storytelling, campaign ideation, and client communications across multiple accounts.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing compelling communication concepts, leading creative brief executions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns that meet client objectives.
• This role requires a strong understanding of public relations, brand communications, content strategy, and agency operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of creative and communication briefs for clients on a weekly basis.
• Generate innovative concepts, campaign ideas, and communication strategies aligned with client objectives and brand positioning.
• Champion storytelling across all projects, ensuring content is engaging, consistent, and impactful.
• Collaborate closely with Copywriting, Creative, Media, Social Media, Communications, and Media Buying teams to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Develop PR and communication strategies for FMCG, corporate, entertainment, and other client accounts.
• Review and refine communication materials, ensuring quality, accuracy, and brand consistency.
• Manage multiple client briefs simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high creative standards.
• Support client presentations, campaign pitches, and proposal development.
• Monitor industry trends, consumer insights, and competitor activities to inform communication strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Measure and evaluate campaign performance, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior team members where required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or any related discipline.
• 2–3 years' experience in an advertising, marketing communications, PR, or creative agency environment.
• Proven experience managing communication campaigns for FMCG, entertainment, corporate, or related sectors.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative communication, storytelling, campaign development, and content strategy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute innovative communication ideas from brief to delivery.
• Experience leading and managing multiple client briefs simultaneously within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong understanding of media relations, brand communications, digital communications, and content marketing.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong presentation, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with communication and project management tools.
• Highly creative, detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven.

Salary
N300,000 – N400,000 (Net) monthly

Application Closing Date
2nd July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: smartstream.hires@outlook.com using the job title as the subject of the email.