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Senior PR Lead & Strategic Communications Manager
About this role
The role is for a Senior PR Lead and Strategic Communications Manager responsible for high-level strategic counsel, executive visibility, and pan-African media execution. It targets candidates with extensive PR or corporate communications experience who can manage senior-level communications for a multi-market Africa-focused organisation. Pulse Nigeria positions itself as a leading innovative media company with multi-market coverage across West, East, and Francophone Africa. The role involves coordinating governance of owned channels, managing crisis posture, and delivering large-scale editorial and media campaigns. The position is based in Lagos (Maryland area) and is full-time, with hybrid work options and a competitive package.
What you would do
- Provide executive positioning and advisory to group principals and investment leadership.
- Coordinate and secure top-level speaking engagements and manage prep, messaging and post-event amplification.
- Oversee owned channel presence on corporate websites and executive LinkedIn.
- Lead earned and paid media to elevate authoritative commentary and thought leadership.
- Establish crisis and reputation management in coordination with legal and governance teams.
- Execute end-to-end editorial campaigns for pan-African initiatives across multiple markets.
- Achieve high-impact media placements and meaningful broadcast opportunities.
- Localise press materials for market relevance, including Francophone translation where needed.
- Oversee South Africa workstream with weekly alignment and local media delivery.
- Enhance digital PR and discoverability through search and AI-driven strategies.
What they are asking for
- 7+ years in senior PR, corporate communications or agency account management with pan-African media strategy experience.
- Established relationships with tier-one African media, broadcast houses and editorial leads across West, East and South Africa.
- Proven judgment working with senior investment principals and C-suite on reputational matters.
- Familiarity with digital media analytics, sentiment monitoring, share of voice and AI/search discoverability.
- Full professional fluency in English; French language skills are advantageous for Francophone markets.
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