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