Public Relations Officer at Gresyndale Legal

Gresyndale is a law firm with over 50 years of cumulative experience in various areas of the law and armed with a devoted team of diligent and excellent lawyers who pride themselves in giving quality and unrivalled service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Public Relations Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

• A medium-sized law firm is seeking to strengthen its brand and increase its brand power and visibility with the aim of gaining recognition within the industry and amongst potential clients.
• The firm is looking for someone with an understanding of the law and the limitations placed by the legal profession together with requisite experience
• We need someone who is innovative, has the ability to think outside the box, is adventurous, is looking for a new challenge and can work well with a young, modern team.

Job Description

• Developing the Firm’s brand
• Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
• Collaborate with internal teams and maintain open communication with management
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
• Organize PR events (e.g. seminars, book launch, conferences) and serve as the company’s spokesperson
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
• Address inquiries from the media and other parties
• Track media coverage and follow industry trends
• Prepare and submit PR reports
• Manage PR issues
• Handling all aspects of PR activities.
• Commissioning or undertaking relevant market research
• Such other responsibilities as are related to the role

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Public Relations Officer / Representative or similar PR role
• Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
• Background in research, writing and editing publications
• Proficient in MS Office and the use of all social media platforms
• Familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing is a plus
• Strong communication ability (oral and written)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Creativity and problem-solving aptitude

Key Skills:

• Understanding of the Legal Profession
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Initiative
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively
• Awareness of different media agendas
• Creativity
• Innovative
• Pioneering.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2020.