Media and Communications Officer at Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) – Abuja

The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) is recruiting a full-time Media and Communications Officer in Abuja to support media relations, content production, organisational visibility and strategic communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate media engagements, interviews, press briefings, events and field visits.
• Develop press releases, media pitches, opinion pieces, talking points and editorial content.
• Maintain journalist and stakeholder contact records and track media coverage.
• Monitor public narratives, misinformation and reputational issues and help prepare appropriate responses.
• Produce stories, newsletters, blogs, multimedia and research-based communication products.
• Support podcast content, digital storytelling, campaigns and communication calendars.
• Prepare media monitoring, audience engagement and communication performance reports.
• Coordinate messaging with programmes, partners, government bodies and civil-society stakeholders.

Requirements

• Demonstrable media and communication experience supporting development work.
• Strong journalism, storytelling, editing and report-writing skills.
• Ability to plan multiple activities and manage competing deadlines.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, technology awareness and independent judgement.
• Knowledge of Nigerian media, social issues and local languages is advantageous; travel may be required.