Vacancy currently exists for a Public Relations Executive in BlackHouse Media: a 360-degree brand and media solutions group.

JOB CODE
BHM/16185/130910

JOB SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for the following:
• Planning publicity strategies and campaigns;
• Writing and producing presentations and press releases;
• Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organizations;
• Organizing promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits
• Speaking publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations;
• Providing clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns progress;
• Analyzing media coverage;
• Commissioning or undertaking relevant market research;
• Liaising with clients, managerial and journalistic staff about budgets, timescales and objectives;
• Designing, writing and/or producing presentations, press releases, articles, leaflets, ‘in-house' journals, reports, publicity brochures, information for web sites and promotional videos.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to use the computer and work with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project Management packages.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to take initiative and make on- the – spot decisions
• Ability to work tight deadlines and deliver on agreed targets.
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Awareness of different media agendas and an understanding of how they work.
• Creativity.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2-3 years’ experience working in a similar role

QUALIFICATION
A degree/HND in the humanities or social sciences i.e. language and communications, management, business or media studies, marketing or behavioral sciences from a reputable institution. Membership of a recognized PR body will be of added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY
interested candidates are to send their CV with a cover letter to recruitment@bhmng.com on or before Sunday, 20th October, 2013. Please quote the job code as the title of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.