Advisor – Media Relations.Corporate Services and Sustainability needed at MTN Nigeria

Reports To: Manager Public Relations & Protocol

Division: Corporate Services

Mission

• To manage the media relations program for MTNN and serve as first line interface between MTNN and key stakeholders in local print and electronic media.

Description

• Advice, proactively consult, and assist management in the development and implementation of key messages and media relations’ strategies.
• Deploy all aspects of MTNN’s nationwide media relations’ strategy, including handling media queries, media interviews and press conferences.
• Interact with MTNN Senior Management on broad media relations issues, either as delegated or in the absence of the Public Relations & Protocol Manager.
• Analyze and evaluate the outcome of media relations programs and recommend interventions for enhancing the effectiveness of media interactions as required.
• Coordinate all the protocol processes for the beneficiaries of MTNF medical intervention project.
• Develop and maintain positive relationship with local media representatives on behalf of MTNN.
• Maintain effective working relationship with media representatives to enhance the overall presence and perceived relevance of MTNN Corporate Affairs in the media space.
• Coordinate end-to-end protocol services to stakeholders invited to attend MTN high-end events in any part of the country.
• Coordinate timely preparation of all travel manifests for both local and international trips for the approved travelling stakeholders

Education:

• First degree in any relevant discipline 
• Fluent in English

Experience:

3 – 7 years’ experience including:

• Experience in media/media management and public relations in a medium-sized company or multinational
• Experience in Protocol management services