PR & Communications Specialist at Duplo – Lagos

Duplo is recruiting a PR & Communications Specialist in Lagos. The role will lead media engagement, corporate communications, executive visibility and external storytelling for the company’s financial technology products and business developments.

Public relations and media

• Develop PR initiatives and build productive relationships with relevant journalists, editors and media organisations.
• Secure interviews, features, commentary and coverage in business, technology, fintech and trade outlets.
• Manage communications for product launches, commercial partnerships, company announcements and expansion activity.
• Draft press releases, media pitches, briefing notes and respond to media enquiries.

Corporate storytelling and events

• Build consistent messaging and translate financial technology developments into clear stories for different audiences.
• Create company profiles, customer stories, executive articles, speeches and opinion pieces.
• Support webinars, conferences, speaking engagements, briefings and executive thought leadership.
• Work with marketing, product, sales, leadership and content teams to distribute communications effectively.

Reporting and requirements

• Maintain quarterly communications plans, editorial calendars, media contact records and reporting on earned coverage and visibility.
• Six to seven years’ experience in PR, media relations, communications distribution or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience coordinating media outreach, events and corporate projects.
• Strong organisation, project management, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confidence collaborating with media, partners, speakers, external vendors and colleagues.