Public Relations Specialist Job at PalmPay Limited

PalmPay Limited is a pan-African Fintech company currently operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania and expanding to other markets this year. We are reinventing the payments experience by making it easy and reliable for everyone to transfer money, pay bills and shop online.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Public Relations Specialist

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite

Job Summary

• We seek a dynamic Public Relations Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies to enhance our company's public image and reputation.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of media relations, content creation, and crisis management, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities
Content Development:

• Develop PR plans and strategies for campaigns
• Write high-quality press statements including press releases, articles, blog posts and newsletters
• Develop event speeches and presentations
• Develop weekly report

Media Relations:

• Enhance the company’s voice and presence through online and offline channels
• Manage media relations and requests
• Arrange media interviews, press conferences, and media briefings
• Monitor media coverage and report on PR campaign effectiveness

Research:

• Provide media research on the financial sector
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in public relations
• Collaborate with internal teams/departments to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.

Event Management:

• Support company events, sponsored events, fairs, conferences, and community outreach programs.
• Develop a post-event report

Crisis Management:

• Present solutions in times of PR crisis
• Facilitate the resolution of disputes with the public or external vendors
• Analyze public opinion and provide insights

Qualifications

• B.Sc / BA in PR, Communications, Journalism or relevant field
• Proven experience as a public relations executive or similar position
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Experience in project management and execution of PR campaigns and/or initiatives
• Experience in copywriting and editing
• Proficiency in English
• A creative yet practical mind.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to: julius.olaoluwa@palmpay-inc.com using "Application: Employee Engagement Specialist" as the subject of the mail.