Our client, BlackHouse Media Group is currently seeking for candidates to take up ENTRY and MIDDLE LEVEL roles within the organisation. Please see a full list of the current vacancies and further details below.

PUBLIC RELATIONS EXECUTIVE JOB CODE BHM/16185/130710


JOB SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for the following:
• Planning publicity strategies and campaigns;
• Writing and producing presentations and press releases;
• Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organizations;
• Organizing promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits
• Speaking publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations;
• Providing clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns progress;
• Analysing media coverage;
• Commissioning or undertaking relevant market research;
• Liaising with clients, managerial and journalistic staff about budgets, timescales and objectives;
• Designing, writing and/or producing presentations, press releases, articles, leaflets, ‘in-house' journals, reports, publicity brochures, information for web sites and promotional videos.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to use the computer and work with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project Management packages.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to take initiative and make on- the – spot decisions
• Ability to work tight deadlines and deliver on agreed targets.
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Awareness of different media agendas and an understanding of how they work.
• Creativity.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2 - 3 years experience working in a similar role

QUALIFICATION
A degree/HND in the humanities or social sciences i.e. language and communications, management, business or media studies, marketing or behavioural sciences from a reputable institution. Membership of a recognized PR body will be of added advantage.


SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE JOB CODE: BHM/19135/130710

Job Summary:
• Posting relevant materials on our social media sites to ensure daily conversations on our social media sites and other community sites.
• Daily suggesting tweets, facebook, memes, ideas to promote clients, projects, BHM, etc. in line with on-going activities.
• Issuing daily facebook notes in BHM facebook page consisting of spins, photo releases and videos.
• Adopting and managing social media campaigns to maintain top of the mind awareness for clients and agency alike.
• Working with each client to determine what their goals are for implementing social media into their overall marketing strategy.
• Monitoring social media trends of clients, rival agencies and rival brands.
• Organizing press activities, social media activities, events and tradeshows.
• Developing and distributing releases to the full range of media outlets including national, suburban and regional TV, radio and Internet.
• Proactively seeking media opportunities that support the organization’s and campaign objectives.
• Evaluating and reporting on the reach and impact of media activities through regular media monitoring and contribute copy for campaign evaluations.
• Creating and maintaining media contact lists, liaise with individuals and media outlets and develop and manage relationships with key media partners including outlets, PR agencies and contractors.
• Coordinating the development, production and distribution of audio-visual materials, web-based advertisements and other broadcast media materials.
• Supporting campaigns through the development of media messaging, briefing notes and acts as a media spokesperson when required.
• In consultation with relevant campaign managers, overseeing the development and running of campaign launch and media sites.
• Monitoring social media outlets
• Responding to posts as needed using the pre-written format
• Reporting issues and consult with supervisor regarding posts

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION
• Must have prior experience with social media outlets
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated
• Must have exceptional communications skills, both oral and written
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once and shift priorities seamlessly
• Must have outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability as projects and priorities evolve
• Must have passion for the digital space
• Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2 - 3 years experience working in a similar role

QUALIFICATION
A degree/HND in the humanities or social sciences i.e. language and communications, management, business or media studies, marketing or behavioural sciences from a reputable institution. Membership of a recognized PR body will be of added advantage.


DISPATCH RIDER. JOB CODE: BHM/4163/130710
JOB SUMMARY:
• Dispatching of Office mails
• Preparing daily work and run schedules.
• Receiving or preparing work orders
• Monitoring and maintenance of official Bike
• Recording of Deliveries made to clients daily and ensuring the signatures of all receivers are recorded.
• Arranging for necessary repairs in order to restore service and schedules.
• Relaying work orders, messages, and information appropriately.
• Confer with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment.
• Recording and maintaining files and records of customer requests work or services performed charges, expenses, inventory, and other dispatch information.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION
• Ability to communicate in English Language is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to take initiative and make on- the – spot decisions
• Ability to work tight deadlines and deliver on agreed targets
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Must be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Creativity.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

3-4 years’ experience working in a similar role

QUALIFICATION
A minimum of SSCE Certificate with a valid Nigerian driver’s license and good knowledge of Lagos.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are to send their CV with a cover letter to recruitment@bhmng.com on or before Sunday October 20, 2013. Please quote the job code as the title of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.