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A vacancy currently exists for a Front Desk officer in BlackHouse Media: a 360-degree brand and media solutions group located in Lagos, Nigeria.


Job code: BHM/060415/131029

Required knowledge, skills and ability for the position:
o General Administrative and Secretarial responsibilities
o Secretarial support to all staff
o Use of computers and applications, office phones, etc.
o Office management of files and equipment
Relevant Experience
o Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
o Must be meticulous
o Can maintain confidentiality
o Must have planning and organizational skills
o Must possess time management skills
o Must have excellent problem solving and decision making skills
o Flexibility and service mentality.
o Ability to grasp quickly and accurately new and complex concepts
o Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team (essential).
Qualification
o Minimum of HND
o 1-2 years’ experience in computer usage and application in official capacity
o Prior experience required.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their CV's to: recruitment@bhmng.com

Application Closing Date
8th of November, 2013.

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

JOB CODE
BHM/4163/130910

Job Summary:
• Dispatching of Office mails
• Preparing daily work and run schedules.
• Receiving or preparing work orders
• Monitoring and maintenance of official Bike
• Recording of Deliveries made to clients daily and ensuring the signatures of all receivers are recorded.
• Arranging for necessary repairs in order to restore service and schedules.
• Relaying work orders, messages, and information appropriately.
• Confer with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment.
• Recording and maintaining files and records of customer requests, work or services performed charges, expenses, inventory, and other dispatch information.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION
• Ability to communicate in English Language is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• 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
• Must be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Creativity.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

3-4 years’ experience working in a similar role

QUALIFICATION
A minimum of SSCE Certificate with a valid Nigerian driver’s license and good knowledge of Lagos.
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.

Vacancy currently exists for a Press/Media Photographer in Nigerian Entertainment Today: Nigeria’s No1 Entertainment Weekly.

JOB CODE
NET/1687/130910

JOB SUMMARY

• Covering events assigned by line-head
• Providing pictures at the office; properly filed, watermarked, captioned and resized for use.
• Handling the filing of photos and videos recorded
• Providing photos from ANY relevant event by reaching out to other photographers.
• Going scouting for ANY events
• Uploading photos to the website CMS
• Making short videos.
• Explaining technical photographic terminology to non-photographers;
• Handling relevant administrative arrangements, such as timing, press passes, transport and access to restricted areas, venues and events;
• Photographing events or personalities, noting details for photographic captions;
• Adding relevant keywords to image files relating to the photographic content for library sites so the image is recognised in search engines;
• Ensuring that all pictures are appropriate, processed, catalogued and ready in time to meet deadlines;
• Preparing and sending digital photographs for newspaper publication to deadline;
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge about current news stories and any specialist areas;
• Sourcing freelance photographers for a job or sourcing existing photographs if pushed to meet a deadline;
• Arranging lighting and other requirements for magazine studio shoots;
• Checking weather forecast and light values of areas and venues beforehand;
• Maintaining photographic and electronic communications equipment.
• Requires a combination of intuition, creativity and technical skills.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION
1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
2. Must be creative, with a good eye for a picture
3. Must have excellent technical and photographic skills
4. Must have good communication and people skills
5. Must have good IT skills, especially with computer programs such as Photoshop, Picassa, and Wordpress etc
6. Must be reliable and able to meet deadlines
7. Must be motivated and determined
8. Must be confident in organising people
9. Must be able to listen and interpret situations
10. Must be able to focus on getting a good picture no matter what is going
on around them

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2 - 3 years’ experience working in a similar role

QUALIFICATION
A minimum of OND Certificate.
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.

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.

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

JOB CODE
BHM/19135/130910

Job Summary:
• Posting relevant materials on our social media sites to ensure daily conversations on our social media sites and other community sites.
• Daily suggesting tweets, facebook, memes, ideas to promote clients, projects, BHM, etc in line with on-going activities.
• Issuing daily facebook notes in BHM facebook page consisting of spins, photo releases and videos.
• Adopting and managing social media campaigns to maintain top of the mind awareness for clients and agency alike.
• Working with each client to determine what their goals are for implementing social media into their overall marketing strategy.
• Monitoring social media trends of clients, rival agencies and rival brands.
• Organizing press activities, social media activities, events and tradeshows.
• Developing and distributing releases to the full range of media outlets including national, suburban and regional TV, radio and Internet.
• Proactively seeking media opportunities that support the organization’s and campaign objectives.
• Evaluating and reporting on the reach and impact of media activities through regular media monitoring and contribute copy for campaign evaluations.
• Creating and maintaining media contact lists, liaise with individuals and media outlets and develop and manage relationships with key media partners including outlets, PR agencies and contractors.
• Coordinating the development, production and distribution of audio-visual materials, web-based advertisements and other broadcast media materials.
• Supporting campaigns through the development of media messaging, briefing notes and act as a media spokesperson when required.
• In consultation with relevant campaign managers, overseeing the development and running of campaign launch and media sites.
• Monitoring social media outlets
• Responding to posts as needed using the pre-written format
• Reporting issues and consult with supervisor regarding posts

Requirements:
• Must have prior experience with social media outlets
• Must be a professional in demeanor
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated
• Must have exceptional communications skills, both oral and written
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once and shift priorities seamlessly
• Must have outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability as projects and priorities evolve
• Must have passion for the digital space
• Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)


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.

There is a vacancy for a company driver in a reputable company in Ikeja, Lagos state.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2-3 years experience working in a similar role

QUALIFICATION
Minimum SSCE result

HOW TO APPLY
interested candidates are to send their application letter and CV to lydia@bhmng.com or yvette@bhmng.com on or before Friday August 13,2013. Please quote the job code as the title of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job code: BHM00/J074913

HOW TO APPLY
interested candidates are to send their application letter to yvette@bhmng.com on or before Friday August 13,2013. Please quote the job code as the title of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.