Communications Officer at Phoenix University, Agwada

Job Summary

Phoenix University, Agwada is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Communications Officer to manage internal and external communications. The role requires someone who is adaptable, flexible, and passionate about creating engaging content for meaningful social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of communications policies and plans, advise Management, and create strategies to enhance brand image and recognition
• Serve as a media contact, respond to inquiries, schedule interviews, host press conferences, and build media lists
• Assist in developing appropriate tools to track communication performance, results, and learning
• Design and write creative copy for internal and external publications including speeches, presentations, media messaging, newsletters, website content, editorial-style articles, briefing notes, video and radio scripts
• Develop and distribute creative content that engages target audiences and demonstrates understanding of newsworthy topics
• Manage the University website content
• Manage social media platforms, maintain digital archives, and track media analytics
• Proactively seek media opportunities that support the University's objectives
• Coordinate the development, production, and distribution of public relations and media materials, web-based platform advertisements, and other broadcast media materials
• Work in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders including Government officials and agencies, educational institutions, media, thematic and policy experts, donors, and civil society organizations

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working as a public relations, communications, or advocacy professional at the national or international level
• A good honours degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising, or related fields (Master's degree is an added advantage)
• Strong research, analysis, editing, and interview skills

Location

Lagos, Nigeria