Account Executive (Media Relations)
Location: Lekki, Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Account Executive will serve as a key point of contact for assigned client accounts, driving the day-to-day execution of public relations, digital marketing, and strategic communications mandates.
- The ideal candidate is a proactive communications professional with a strong understanding of the Nigerian media landscape, excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to deliver measurable results for clients across diverse sectors.
Responsibilities
Client Account Management:
- Serve as the primary liaison for assigned client accounts, maintaining consistent communication, managing expectations, and ensuring all deliverables are executed to a high standard and within agreed timelines.
Campaign Planning & Execution:
- Develop, coordinate, and implement integrated PR and communications campaigns, including media outreach, influencer partnerships, content development, and event support, ensuring alignment with each client’s brand objectives and messaging.
Media Relations:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, bloggers, and digital content creators across relevant beats; pitch compelling stories and secure consistent, quality media coverage on behalf of clients.
Content Development & Brand Storytelling:
- Create and review a range of communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, feature articles, social media content, and presentations, ensuring each piece reflects the client’s brand voice and drives meaningful audience engagement.
Reporting & Performance Tracking:
- Monitor, analyse, and report on campaign performance metrics, media coverage, and audience insights; present findings to clients in clear, well-structured reports and use data to continuously refine campaign strategies.
Business Development Support:
- Identify and pursue opportunities for account growth and new business, contributing to the preparation of proposals, credentials presentations, and pitches that position the agency’s capabilities effectively to prospective clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- 2 – 4 years’ experience in a PR, communications, or marketing agency environment.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the Nigerian media landscape, including print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with an ability to adapt tone and style across channels.
- Proficiency in social media management and digital communications tools.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple accounts and competing deadlines simultaneously.
- A collaborative team player with a proactive, results-driven approach.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Communication & Storytelling
- Client Relationship Management
- Media & Influencer Relations
- Campaign Planning & Project Execution
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Creativity & Attention to Detail
Application Closing Date
26th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: prohumancapitalinfodesk@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.
Note: We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.