Communication Officer Job at Lagos Business School

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Job Title: Communication Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Employer: Lagos Business School (LBS)

To further enhance the quality of our workforce to enable us maintain our world-class standard, we are in search of a talented professional to fill the role of Communication Officer.

Job Objectives: To create and manage the perception of LBS as a world-class brand with in-depth local knowledge of business and management among key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for building and managing relationships with the press. Prepare and issue press invitations to media houses for major school events held throughout the year

• Responsible for generating content for the website and annual report – research and compile news stories and relevant information about the School and faculty

• Prepare and issue news releases about conferences and other major school events held throughout the year

• Liaise and manage relationships with advertising agencies for advert placements and payments

• Work closely with the graphic artist to prepare newspaper adverts, in-house fliersand posters for the school's programmes. Monitor for quality and accuracy of content

• Work closely with the graphic artist to prepare the monthly staff newsletter after researching and compiling stories and relevant information

• Responsible for managing all internal communication

• In charge of the store of branded items

• Manage relationships with and prepare payments for vendors; keep records of all payments made

• Assist in executing cross functional projects such as the career fair, alumni exhibitions, graduation ceremonies, etc

• Any other specific or ad-hoc duty to be assigned by line manager from time to time

Technical Skills Requirements:

• Business writing, journalistic and administrative skills

• Organisational and planning skills

• Good knowledge of corporate communication/ public relations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Creative writing skills and conceptualization

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all levels in the organisation

• Ability to manage multiple projects & work under tight deadlines

• Self-motivated with a zeal for continuous professional improvement

• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Minimum Qualification & Experience:

•   Bachelors' degree in any discipline (preferably Mass communication)

•   2-3years experience in a similar role in a medium/large service industry.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates from within and outside the school should apply online or send their CVs to careers@lbs.edu.ng.

Deadline: 13th December, 2013.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. LBS offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants.

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