Proten is an international Human Capital Development firm that offers a wide range of Training, Coaching and Consulting services to individuals, small businesses and corporate and governmental organisations. Our client base spreads across Europe and Africa with head offices in London, United Kingdom and Lagos, Nigeria. Human Capital is undoubtedly one of the most important elements of success in any organisation today. Developing human capital requires creating and cultivating environments in which human beings can rapidly learn and apply new ideas, competencies, skills, behaviours and attitudes. Proten International assists organisations across Europe and Africa in providing opportunities for people to create shared understanding, explore new ideas and apply them. The tools for creating these opportunities include training, facilitation, coaching and consulting. Our focus is to create an enabling environment for businesses and organisations to start - up and thrive through a range of business development services. We also work with Corporate and Governmental organisations to optimize their productivity and performance through a range of advisory, consulting and other services. We aim to understand the needs of every organisation and its people and work hand-in-hand with them to fulfil them. We strongly believe that a highly performing and productive workforce will lead to a profitable organisation.
Job Role
Organize effective media relation programme and initiatives in order to develop a credible relationship between the Bank’s subsidiaries and the media as a stakeholder.
Functions and Responsibilities
- Write newsworthy stories for Banks within African subsidiaries
- Develops, maintains, and manages a proactive media relations programme/annual media plan.
- Report newsworthy mentions across all subsidiaries monthly
- Dispenses newsworthy information to the media.
- Provides media/publicity support to SBUs events.
- Prompt and efficient interface with the media for media relations programme and annual media plan executions
- Establish and maintain strong contact and relationship with media – News editors, sub-editors, photo editors and key journalists.
- Ensure prime and advantageous coverage of the Bank’s activities and events above competition.
- Monitors and manage potentially damaging stories emanating from the media and the environment about the organization.
- Organizes Press Conferences, Media briefings and interactive sessions for media relationship management and information dissemination.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Corporate Communication
Skills / Competence Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Banking Operations (Domestic & International Operations)
- Financial/Banking Industry Knowledge
- Communications
- Branding
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Research Skills
- Policy Development/Implementation
- Creative thinking and innovative.
Generic Skills
- Strategic Focus
- Integrity and Discretion
- Initiative/ Proactive
- Entrepreneurship
- Analytical skills / Problem solving
- Resilience, Tenacity and Integrity
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication (oral & written)
- Team building / conflict management
- Organization & coordination
- General managerial / administration
Professional Requirements
Qualification
- First degree in Social Sciences, Humanities and Business-related disciplines
Minimum Experience
- 3 – 4 years’ experience in Financial Journalism, PR practice or PR consultancy
Method of Application
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