Job title: Communications and PR Manager Job at Moniepoint
Company: Moniepoint
Job description: Moniepoint Incorporated is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Communications and PR ManagerJob Location: Lagos, NigeriaAbout the Role
- We’re looking for a Communications Expert to lead the strategic development and execution of our public relations strategy and help define what the market thinks of TeamApt Ltd.
- We want an ambitious communications expert who has delivered excellent results managing the day-to-day tasks of a press office and running longer-term campaigns.
- In your role, you will refine and execute the company’s media relations efforts designed to build/leverage thought leadership and drive our positioning; you’ll forge relationships with journalists and keep them in the loop with our news.
- One of our core values is candour, and you will be truthful and transparent while telling compelling stories about the company.
- You’ll define how we message new features and big announcements and find clever opportunities to show the country what we do while helping us quantify the value of PR and measure its impact and success.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive and maintain overall narrative and message framework for cohesive and integrated external communications programming via related channels, including media relations materials, corporate website, social media, etc.
- Initiate, create, and deliver earned media programming/stories that drive awareness and engagement linked to TeamApt’s business and brand strategy
- Proactively pitch stories positioning TeamApt Ltd and spokespeople as experts on identified topics and key related growth trends.
- Serve as communications subject matter expert with the ability to direct and manage media engagements proactively and reactively.
- Prepare spokespeople and leaders for media interviews and speaking engagements through media training as appropriate.
- Serve as a key media contact as appropriate, including during crises.
- Drive media relations efforts to support financial performance reporting and investor/analyst events and activities as needed
- Establish, maintain and strengthen relationships with related industry and financial reporters
- Evaluate and prepare briefing documents related to interviews, external conferences and opportunities
- Manage external PR or external comms agency partners where applicable, including tracking budgets, reporting, and delivery of support to meet business goals.
Requirements
You Should Apply If You Have:
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, PR, Journalism or related discipline with at least 5 years of subject matter experience.
- Experience working in a busy press office or PR within the financial services sector with a strong book of press contacts
- Solid ability to build productive relationships and lead the development of communications strategies through interactions with internal and external partners.
- Strong writing & editing skills are a must, with a focus on quality control.
- Excellent presentation and speaking skills
- Have an understanding of how you can tell a story using data.
- Understand how to quantify and measure the value of PR, and show the rest of the company why it’s important too
What We Can Offer You
- Culture – We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
- Learning – We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
- Compensation – You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.
What to expect in the hiring process
- A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters.
- A panel interview with a member of the hiring team.
- A behavioral and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.
Expected salary:
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:30:10 GMT