Vacancies for PR Executives, Social Media Managers and Dispatch Riders.

Our client, BlackHouse Media Group is currently seeking for candidates to take up ENTRY and MIDDLE LEVEL roles within the organisation. Please see a full list of the current vacancies and further details below.

PUBLIC RELATIONS EXECUTIVE JOB CODE BHM/16185/130710


JOB SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for the following:
• Planning publicity strategies and campaigns;
• Writing and producing presentations and press releases;
• Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organizations;
• Organizing promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits
• Speaking publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations;
• Providing clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns progress;
• Analysing media coverage;
• Commissioning or undertaking relevant market research;
• Liaising with clients, managerial and journalistic staff about budgets, timescales and objectives;
• Designing, writing and/or producing presentations, press releases, articles, leaflets, ‘in-house' journals, reports, publicity brochures, information for web sites and promotional videos.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to use the computer and work with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project Management packages.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to take initiative and make on- the – spot decisions
• Ability to work tight deadlines and deliver on agreed targets.
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Awareness of different media agendas and an understanding of how they work.
• Creativity.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2 - 3 years experience working in a similar role

QUALIFICATION
A degree/HND in the humanities or social sciences i.e. language and communications, management, business or media studies, marketing or behavioural sciences from a reputable institution. Membership of a recognized PR body will be of added advantage.



SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE JOB CODE: BHM/19135/130710

Job Summary:
· Posting relevant materials on our social media sites to ensure daily conversations on our social media sites and other community sites.
· Daily suggesting tweets, facebook, memes, ideas to promote clients, projects, BHM, etc. in line with on-going activities.
· Issuing daily facebook notes in BHM facebook page consisting of spins, photo releases and videos.
· Adopting and managing social media campaigns to maintain top of the mind awareness for clients and agency alike.
· Working with each client to determine what their goals are for implementing social media into their overall marketing strategy.
· Monitoring social media trends of clients, rival agencies and rival brands.
· Organizing press activities, social media activities, events and tradeshows.
· Developing and distributing releases to the full range of media outlets including national, suburban and regional TV, radio and Internet.
· Proactively seeking media opportunities that support the organization’s and campaign objectives.
· Evaluating and reporting on the reach and impact of media activities through regular media monitoring and contribute copy for campaign evaluations.
· Creating and maintaining media contact lists, liaise with individuals and media outlets and develop and manage relationships with key media partners including outlets, PR agencies and contractors.
· Coordinating the development, production and distribution of audio-visual materials, web-based advertisements and other broadcast media materials.
· Supporting campaigns through the development of media messaging, briefing notes and acts as a media spokesperson when required.
· In consultation with relevant campaign managers, overseeing the development and running of campaign launch and media sites.
· Monitoring social media outlets
· Responding to posts as needed using the pre-written format
· Reporting issues and consult with supervisor regarding posts

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION
• Must have prior experience with social media outlets
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated
• Must have exceptional communications skills, both oral and written
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once and shift priorities seamlessly
• Must have outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability as projects and priorities evolve
• Must have passion for the digital space
• Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2 - 3 years experience working in a similar role

QUALIFICATION
A degree/HND in the humanities or social sciences i.e. language and communications, management, business or media studies, marketing or behavioural sciences from a reputable institution. Membership of a recognized PR body will be of added advantage.



DISPATCH RIDER. JOB CODE: BHM/4163/130710
JOB SUMMARY:
· Dispatching of Office mails
· Preparing daily work and run schedules.
· Receiving or preparing work orders
· Monitoring and maintenance of official Bike
· Recording of Deliveries made to clients daily and ensuring the signatures of all receivers are recorded.
· Arranging for necessary repairs in order to restore service and schedules.
· Relaying work orders, messages, and information appropriately.
· Confer with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment.
· Recording and maintaining files and records of customer requests work or services performed charges, expenses, inventory, and other dispatch information.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION
• Ability to communicate in English Language is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to take initiative and make on- the – spot decisions
• Ability to work tight deadlines and deliver on agreed targets
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Must be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Creativity.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

3-4 years’ experience working in a similar role

QUALIFICATION
A minimum of SSCE Certificate with a valid Nigerian driver’s license and good knowledge of Lagos.


HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are to send their CV with a cover letter to [email protected] on or before Sunday October 20, 2013. Please quote the job code as the title of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.