Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and creative Public Relations Officer residence in lagos Nigeria, to join our team for our ReInvent X Summit. This role involves managing all media communications, public announcements, and PR events to ensure a positive representation and promotion of the event. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in public relations, strong communication skills, and the skill for maintaining a positive public image of our programs and initiatives leading up to ReInvent X Nigeria.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic PR programs to achieve significant increases in brand awareness.
• Identify key media outlets and coordinate press conferences and other promotional events that can help boost the event's visibility.
• Write, edit, and distribute content, including press releases, speeches, articles, and social media content.
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests, and build relationships with key industry media.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate PR results on a regular basis.
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them.
• Handle the public relations aspect of any potential crisis situations.
• Collaborate with key Event Leads to guide the strategic positioning of the brand.
• Coordinate all public relations activities and events with attention to budget and time constraints.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role.
• Experience managing media relations (online, social, broadcast, and print).
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout, and design professional skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement PR strategies.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms.

Desired Skills:

• A network of media contacts or a proven ability to develop such networks quickly.
• Experience in event management or promotion.
• Comfortable with occasionally working outside of traditional hours for events and crisis management.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter explaining their interest in the ReInvent X program and their qualifications for the role.  Please provide examples of previous successful PR campaigns or strategies. Candidates must reside in Lagos state, Nigeria. 

Compensation: Competitive Wage based on experience + Commission