Lagos Business School recruitment for a Communication Officer

Job Title: 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.

 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.

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
 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

 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

Technical Skills Requirements

 Business writing, journalistic and administrative skills

 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.
 Organisational and planning skills
 Good knowledge of corporate communication/ public relations
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Creative writing skills and conceptualization

How to Apply
Interested candidates from within and outside the school should send their CVs to: [email protected]  on or before 13th December, 2013.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. LBS offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants.
Location: Lagos
Experience: 2 year(s)
Course of Study: Mass communication