Job Title: Public Communications and Relations Manager
Location: Benin City, Edo State

About Company:
Our client is a premier infrastructure management firm dedicated to the modernization, maintenance, and safe operation of the critical arterial route connecting the Midwest to the Eastern gateway of Nigeria. As a vital link in the Trans-African Highway network, they play a pivotal role in facilitating regional trade, enhancing commuter safety, and driving economic growth across the Niger Delta and Southeast regions.

The company is seeking to hire a Public Communications & Relations Manager
who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the company’s media relations, public communications, and stakeholder perception strategy. The role ensures that the company maintains a positive, credible, and transparent public image while proactively managing reputation, public sentiment, and media engagement across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Design and implement a comprehensive media relations and public communications strategy for the company.
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  Build and maintain professional relationships with journalists, editors, broadcasters, bloggers, and media organizations.
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  Coordinate press briefings, interviews, press releases, and media engagements.
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  Ensure consistency of the company’s messaging across all media platforms.
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  Continuously scan print, broadcast, online, and social media platforms for references to the company’s.
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  Track public opinion, sentiment trends, and emerging issues relating to the company’s and its operations.
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  Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly media monitoring and perception reports.
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  Identify reputational risks and escalate critical issues to management promptly.
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  Protect and enhance the company’s corporate reputation.
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  Proactively manage negative publicity and misinformation.
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  Develop response strategies for sensitive or controversial issues.
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  Support crisis communication management when required.
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  Draft press releases, statements, speeches, articles, and corporate messages.
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  Support development of corporate publications, newsletters, website content, and social media messaging.
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  Ensure that all communications reflect the company’s values, obligations, and public accountability role.
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  Support communication with government agencies, authorities, communities, investors, and partners.
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  Assist in organizing public engagement activities, stakeholder forums, and community communication programs.
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  Advise management on public perception, communication risks, and media strategy.
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  Provide guidance to departments on communication alignment and message discipline.
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  Ensure all communications comply with regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
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  Maintain confidentiality and professional integrity at all times.

Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies, or related discipline.
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  A postgraduate qualification in Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, or related field is an advantage
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  Minimum of 5–8 years experience in public relations, corporate communications, journalism, or media relations.
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  Proven experience in media engagement, press management, and reputation management.
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  Proven experience in social media monitoring and engagement Experience working in infrastructure, public sector, regulatory, related environments is a strong advantage
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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  Excellent media relations and networking ability.
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  Strong analytical and media monitoring skills.
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  Ability to interpret public sentiment and reputational risks.
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  Crisis communication capability.
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  High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
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  Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
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  Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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  Good understanding of digital and social media platforms.

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  Quality and consistency of media coverage
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  Timeliness and accuracy of communication outputs
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  Effectiveness of reputation management
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  Quality of media monitoring and intelligence reports
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  Responsiveness to emerging public issues

Benefits