New Vacancy at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates for a Public Relations Executive

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client is an organisation made up of several corporate entities, focused on supporting local and international Investment through local content strategic initiatives. Due to internal expansion, they are looking to hire a qualified candidate to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Public Relations Executive Location: Lagos Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Job Summary

• The role is for an enthusiastic Public Relations (PR) Executive who will manage the relationships between the CEO and external parties.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating the CEO's events and ensuring best practices while ensuring a positive "face" for the company.
• The goal is to build a strong communications network around the company that will ensure good relationship with the general public and rising awareness of the company and its brand.

• Managing the CEO’s speaking engagements, negotiating financials and ensuring that the CEO attends all engagements.
• Coordinating all public relations activities
• Coordinate all public relations activities
• Direct social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests
• Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations
• Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis
• Developing a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics
• Developing a media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media
• Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics
• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media
• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.
• Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them

• Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline
• Experience- 4 years + with proven working experience in public relations
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets
• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Event planning experience