Lagos Business School (LBS) is Currently Recruiting Communication Officer

Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-African University - 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 Title: Communication Officer

Job Location: Lagos

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 fliers and 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).

Cognate Experience:

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

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Application Deadline: 13th December, 2013