OPERATIONS & PR OFFICER

JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS & PR OFFICER Location: Ikeja, Lagos Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Job Summary

We are seeking an organised and commercially aware Operations & PR Officer to support the COO in coordinating daily operations, projects, reporting and stakeholder relationships, while managing PR and corporate communications activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the COO in coordinating daily operations, tracking departmental tasks, deadlines and deliverables.
• Prepare operational reports, meeting notes, dashboards and management updates.
• Monitor departmental performance, follow up on action points and identify operational gaps.
• Coordinate projects across teams, track progress and ensure timely delivery.
• Support project planning, execution reports and coordination with vendors and external partners.
• Plan and execute PR activities, including media relations, press releases, company announcements and publicity.
• Build relationships with media professionals, influencers and industry stakeholders.
• Develop corporate stories, profiles, presentations and communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and flag potential reputational issues.
• Track operational and PR performance and provide regular reports to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Marketing or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in operations, project management, PR, communications or a related field.
• Experience in an advertising, media, marketing or PR agency is an advantage.
• Strong communication, organizational, project-management and reporting skills.
• Good understanding of PR, media relations and corporate communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and relevant project-management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and support senior management.
• Key Competencies: Project coordination, problem-solving, reporting, stakeholder management, media relations, corporate communications, commercial awareness, attention to detail, accountability and confidentiality.