Public Communications and Relations Manager

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.

Requirements

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

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

Benefits