Personal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact for callers, dealing with emails and phone calls on behalf of the MD and highlighting issues that require the MD’s attention
• Manage MD’s diary, organize meetings and appointments, and screening access to the MD
• Assist with booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation
• Assist with organizing formal and informal events such as meetings, conferences, etc.
• Managing correspondence on behalf of the MD while ensuring that important tasks and deadlines are brought to the attention of the MD in a timely manner
• Assist the MD with preparing and compiling reports, presentations
• Assist with managing databases and filing systems
• Assist with implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems when required
• Conducting research, preparing reports, presentations, briefs, minutes of meetings
• Assist with collating and filing the manager’s business expenses and travel expenses

Requirements: 

• Relevant degree from a reputable university. International degrees and training are an advantage.
• 3-5+ years in the media services industry; experience in sales, bid, and proposal development an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in the use of relevant document processing and management software for documents, presentations, marketing, research, and analysis.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proficient in MS Office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent time management skills
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Good knowledge of Media Reporting and analysis
• Developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of the framework
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional discretion

 What we look for:

• Results-driven leader, dynamic problem-solver, network builder, and highly motivated individual, who can get stuck in, to get work done with minimal oversight with the ability to prioritize shifting priorities and workloads to manage multiple tasks at once.
• An effective communicator, who’s a confident and approachable team player, with strong people management skills and a genuine interest in building a career within the journalism and media industry.

Remuneration: NGN 200,000 Gross (plus performance-related pay, training, mentoring package, and other employee benefits)

How to apply: Send your CV and detailed Cover Letter explaining how you meet the criteria above and what you might be able to bring to the role