Media and Communications Officer

About this role

The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) is looking for a Media and Communications Officer in Abuja. The role involves developing and executing communication strategies to boost the organisation’s visibility and reputation, with a focus on media relations, content creation, and media campaign management. The officer will engage with journalists and media partners, coordinate interviews and press materials, monitor coverage, and support crisis and reputation management. The position supports programme teams and partners to communicate the organisation’s work and impact. The advert describes the organisation as one that partners with government, donors and NGOs to improve public health in Nigeria and values teamwork, creativity and learning.

What you would do

• Maintain a systemic record of agreed deliverables and activities.
• Support media coordination for events, field visits, interviews, press releases and media appearances.
• Participate in routine stakeholder check-ins and planning calls.
• Assist with campaign and event planning and delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors and media outlets.
• Draft and distribute press releases, advisories, statements, op-eds, pitches and talking points.
• Coordinate media interviews, briefings and roundtables.
• Identify opportunities for leadership and experts to contribute to public discourse.
• Monitor media coverage and assess visibility, accuracy, tone and reach.
• Support crisis and issue management including holding statements and key messages.

What they are asking for

• Demonstrable experience supporting media for development work.
• Technology savvy and capable in report writing.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage activity calendars.

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