JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NIGERIA - Marketing and Communications Associate

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: Junior Achievement Nigeria Head Office Lekki Lagos

The Marketing and Communication Associate is responsible for implementing the public relations plan to develop broader reach and oversee production of all internal publications and collateral pieces for programs and events. The position develops exhibits and presentations for outreach to stakeholders, controls photo and video files and library. The position manages all of the communications emanating from Junior Achievement Nigeria so that the messages and image of the organization is conveyed in a consistent and timely manner and favorable publicity is maximized. The position creates, develops and implements Junior Achievement awareness strategies and promotional items and is a liaison with the Board Marketing Committee

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

o   Initiates and maintains ongoing relationships with local media outlets to increase credibility and image of Junior Achievement among existing and potential volunteers, contributors and program users.  Positions Junior Achievement as a major leader of business/education partnerships.  Develops story angles, cultivates reporters and editors until placement is achieved within media.  Maintains active contacts at all times.

o   With PR/Marketing Committee, develops and implements a PR plan, assists in developing a budget for all communications/public relations related activities to be adhered to by the organization. Develops a yearly calendar for department that includes timetables, procedures and responsibilities to be accomplished.

o   Oversees press releases and media support.  Prepares and/or reviews speeches, publications, scripts, videos, slides, monthly newsletter and annual report ensuring quality and accuracy.  Assures messages are consistent and designed to achieve the utmost favorable public awareness.

o   Develops brochures for fund raising activities and special events, and locally develops information or brochures for volunteers to ensure consistency of Junior Achievement's public awareness.

o   Assists the ED and appropriate staff in developing letters, memoranda, surveys and informal presentations to help communicate the corporate mission.  Helps coordinate special campaigns to support strategic goals. 

o   Updates and distributes internal communications materials for use by all staff to enhance public awareness and marketing collateral support.  Manages production of promotional videos and slide presentations.   Manages outside vendors for publications and promotions.

o   Plans and implements special events to meet the budgeted goal for each.  Operates as logistics coordinator and negotiator for special events working with hotels, caterers, technicians, crews and security. Assures appropriate media coverage.  Keeps masterbooks on all events.   Maintains appropriate documentation.  Secures gifts in-kind to decrease expenses.

o   Participates in events sponsored by community and educational organizations.

o   Works closely with all Board Committees in carrying out their specific functions so the goals of the Board can be achieved.  Oversees material preparation for Board and Committee meetings.

o   All other responsibilities as assigned by the executive director.

 

 

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required: o   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least two years’ experience and strong performance in electronic or print media with news and/PR publicity emphasis or experience in a related area (i.e., sales, radio/TV community affairs, account executive, or PR/advertising agency, project coordinator). Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills. Proven written and oral communication and organizational/planning skills. Computer literate including spreadsheet software.

Desired: o   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Journalism, Communication, or English, or certificate of advanced study in one of these areas. Audio/visual production experience

 

About Junior Achievement Nigeria

 

Junior Achievement has a mission to inspire and educate young people to become conscientious business leaders. We achieve this by implementing economic education programs that develop attitudes and skills necessary for personal success and social responsibility.

 

JA started operations in Nigeria in the last quarter of 1999, and since then has reached over 500,000 students in over six hundred and fifty schools in Lagos, Sagamu, Ota, Abeokuta, Ibadan, Ilorin, Abuja, Jos, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Port Harcourt, Warri, Uyo, Calabar and Enugu through over 1000 volunteers and teachers. Junior Achievement Nigeria (JA Nigeria) offers FREE business economic education programs tailored to add value to young people between the ages of 5 – 27 in Nigeria. JA Nigeria is seeking to reach 1,000,000 young people in Nigeria by the end of year 2020.

 

If interested: Please send resume, cover letter by October 15th to jan.programs@ja-nigeria.org. Due 
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