Lagos Business School recruiting COMMUNICATION OFFICER

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.

POSITION: 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.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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
• 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

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.

PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS
• 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
• 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

TO APPLY
Interested candidates from within and outside the school should send their CVs to: careers@lbs.edu.ng  on or before 13th December, 2013.