Advisor – Media Relations (Corporate Services and Sustainability) at MTN Nigeria


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MTN Nigeria – The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Advisor – Media Relations (Corporate Services and Sustainability)

Job Identification: 4867
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Reports To: Manager Public Relations & Protocol
Division: Corporate Services

Mission

  • To manage the media relations program for MTNN and serve as first line interface between MTNN and key stakeholders in local print and electronic media.

Description

  • Advice, proactively consult, and assist management in the development and implementation of key messages and media relations’ strategies.
  • Deploy all aspects of MTNN’s nationwide media relations’ strategy, including handling media queries, media interviews and press conferences.
  • Interact with MTNN Senior Management on broad media relations issues, either as delegated or in the absence of the Public Relations & Protocol Manager.
  • Analyze and evaluate the outcome of media relations programs and recommend interventions for enhancing the effectiveness of media interactions as required.
  • Coordinate all the protocol processes for the beneficiaries of MTNF medical intervention project.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationship with local media representatives on behalf of MTNN.
  • Maintain effective working relationship with media representatives to enhance the overall presence and perceived relevance of MTNN Corporate Affairs in the media space.
  • Coordinate end-to-end protocol services to stakeholders invited to attend MTN high-end events in any part of the country.
  • Coordinate timely preparation of all travel manifests for both local and international trips for the approved travelling stakeholders

Education & Experience

  • First degree in any relevant discipline 
  • Fluent in English
  • 3 – 7 years’ experience including:
    • Experience in media/media management and public relations in a medium-sized company or multinational
    • Experience in Protocol management services

Application Closing Date
7th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online