Overview

Lagos Business School is committed to creating and transmitting management and business knowledge based on a Christian conception of the human person and of economic activity relevant to Nigeria and Africa at large. We strive to be a world-class business school that will have a significant impact on the practice of management.

  • Job Position: Corporate Communication Officer
  • Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  • The successful candidate will create and manage the perception of LBS as a world-class brand.
  • To be successful in this role, you must possess an in-depth local knowledge of our business and management among key stakeholders while also devising an exceptional marketing strategy for the school.

Job Responsibilities
Include but not limited to:

  • Generate 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 achievements, programs, and major school events.
  • Create Content and ensure Faculty footprint in the media by sourcing interviews, opinions for editorials, articles, etc. – Present (edit) academic information in a reader-friendly manner.
  • Build and manage relationships with the press. Prepare and issue press invitations to media houses for major school events.
  • Monitor news about and related to the school in the media.
  • Work with the graphic artist to prepare newspaper adverts, in-house flyers, and posters for the School’s programs. Monitor for quality and accuracy of the content.
  • Staff newsletter project management – work with the graphic artist to prepare the monthly staff newsletter after researching and compiling stories and relevant information.
  • Manage internal communications
  • Help execute cross-functional projects such as the career fair, alumni exhibitions, graduation ceremonies.
  • Manage the store of branded items- procurement, stock management, retrieval, reconciliation, order management.
  • Manage publications store–stock management, retrieval, order management
  • Proofread and edit all publications to be published or circulated to external parties.
  • Perform a monthly audit on outgoing correspondence.
  • Manage relationships with and prepare payments for vendors; keep records of all payments made.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (preferably Mass Communication or English)
  • Professional Qualification – NIPR, APCON membership

Experience:

  • Should have at least 3-5 years experience working in a similar role.

Skills Requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all levels in the organization.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines.
  • Self-motivated with a zeal for continuous professional improvement.
  • Results-focused, a self-starter, energetic, and able to work with minimum supervision
  • Business writing, journalistic and administrative skills
  • Organizational and planning skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of corporate communication/ public relations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative writing skills and conceptualization.

Closing Date
31st March 2021.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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