The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the apex regulator of the Capital Market in Nigeria with a vision to becoming the leading capital market regulator in Africa and Emerging Markets. Our mission is to develop and regulate a capital market that is dynamic, fair, Transparent and efficient to contribute to the nation’s economic development.
The Commission is now seeking highly motivated and result-oriented professionals to following vacancies:
Position: Head of Media (headm@sec.gov.ng)
The Media Division reports directly to the office of the Director General and is in charge of advising the Executive Management on all media related issue moderate communication between the Commission and various media outlets such as news, print and social media.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate, direct and co-ordinate the delivery of excellent media support services in alignment with the Commission’s corporate strategy and key objectives
- Develop and implement media strategies in support of the Commission’s strategies
- Oversee the management and update of the Commission’s social media strategy.
- Deliver engaging and successful social campaigns
- Ensures media coverage of the Commission’s activities
- Coordinates the preparation and roll-out of press releases
- Organise media events and coordinate press conferences
- Periodic processing and placement of special reports in the media
- Coordinates daily review of news about the Commission, the capital market and the Nigerian economy
- Create and maintain media contact lists, liaise with individuals and media outlets and develop and manage relationships with key media partners including news, print and social media.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the media team
- Coordinate Management’s media exposure
Requirements:
- A good first degree in Mass Communication or other Social Sciences. (MSc/MBA preferred)
- Minimum of 15 year in relevant experience in media relations and management level
- Excellent writing skill
- Very good communication, interpersonal negotiation skills
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Impeccable news, print and social media background
- Membership of relevant professional bodies
Method of Application:
To apply for any of the positions, please submit the following to the email address specified for the relevant position:
- A cover letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the SEC
- A detailed and updated CV indicating your State of Origin, Local Government Area, Gender, Names and Contact Details (including e-mail addresses) of Three Referees.
In addition candidates applying for sabbatical positions must submit a four-page write-up stating their areas of interest and relevance to the work of the SEC, the capital market and the economy as a whole, objectives and goals to achieve within the sabbatical period.
Deadline for Application is 20th December, 2012.
