Job Opportunity at Dangote Cement Plc - Public Relations Manager - Millkun

Job Opportunity at Dangote Cement Plc – Public Relations Manager

 Dangote Cement Plc

Public Relations Manager 

Dangote Cement Plc

Full Time

Dangote Cement Plc is Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading cement company, with a production capacity of 48.6 million tonnes per year across ten countries.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare all Media communications content, including digital and social media communication
  • Manage effective relationships with media stakeholders
  • Act as a first point of contact regarding all media stakeholder engagements and manage the implementation of external communication protocol, processes and procedures
  • In partnership with Marketing and Branding function, facilitate media profiling of the company and maintain the required company image and brand through effective media profiling control
  • Where required, act as an alternative spokesperson or media liaison for the company
  • Assist in developing PR and Media Relations plans for target stakeholders, and support the onsite staff and contractors in implementing communications plans.
  • Write and issue print media background briefings, issue-specific fact sheets, talking points and content for the Group website Manage day-to-day publicity efforts for TV, radio, print etc.
  • Draft and edit Public Relations collaterals including press releases, speeches, FAQ, briefing notes, corporate powerpoint and corporate advertorials
  • Maintain working relationship with media outlets, key stakeholders, bringing inaccuracies and errors to the attention of writers and editors in a timely fashion

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

  • Number of times the company or its products are mentioned in periodicals or broadcast media
  • Effective reputation management
  • Media relationships
  • Effective Crises Management

COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Strong knowledge of cement business and related businesses
  • Deep understanding of the industry including trends and practices
  • Deep understanding of Media Relations, including media categories
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of social media
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

  • A BSc in Mass Communication, English, Public Relations or any related course
  • A Postgraduate degree in Mass Communication or any related course
  • An MBA is an advantage

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

  • Membership of any professional bodies will be an advantage

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 7 years experience in Media Relations

Benefits

  • Personal Health Insurance
  • Pay Off Time
  • Training and Development

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