Amnesty International is a global movement with the aim to end human rights abuses. Independent, international, and influential; we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. Amnesty International Nigeria is a national entity that is part of the global and we campaign for meaningful human rights change to build a culture of respect for human rights in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communications and Media Manager
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time (Permanent)
No of weekly working hours: 40
Type: Fixed Term Contract
Role Summary
- We are is seeking a strategic and creative media professional to join our team as a Communications and Media Manager.
- This is an exciting opportunity to shape public narratives, amplify human rights messages, and elevate the voice of Amnesty’s work across Nigeria and beyond.
- As Communications and Media Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of compelling media and digital strategies that drive public engagement and visibility of Amnesty International Nigeria’s campaigns.
- You will be responsible for building strong media relations, managing digital platforms, and ensuring that Amnesty’s messaging is impactful, timely, and aligned with our human rights mission.
Key Responsibilites
- Strategy Development: Create and implement robust communication, media, and digital strategies to support campaign goals.
- Digital Leadership: Manage and grow Amnesty Nigeria’s digital presence, including social media, website, blogs, and multimedia platforms.
- Media Engagement: Develop press releases, statements, and briefing materials. Build and maintain relationships with national and international media outlets.
- Content Creation: Draft and oversee high-quality, on-brand content to support Amnesty’s advocacy efforts.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Analyze media trends and digital analytics, providing regular insights and recommendations to enhance visibility and impact.
- Stakeholder Representation: Represent Amnesty Nigeria at external events and in media engagements, conveying our positions and priorities with clarity and professionalism.
- Team Management: Lead and support the communications team, including social media, digital campaign, and supporter engagement officers.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, International Relations, Social Sciences or related fields (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in communication, journalism, or media operations, with a track record of success in strategy and execution.
- Proven leadership in digital and social media communications across platforms like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
- Strong writing and editorial skills, with experience crafting messaging for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated interest and involvement in human rights, social justice, or advocacy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
Salary
N10,000,000 annually.
Application Closing Date
8th April, 2025; 23.59 PM UK time.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online