Communications and Media Manager Masters Job

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.

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
We are funded by members and people like you. We are independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. ... read moreNo government is beyond scrutiny. No situation is beyond hope.
Few would have predicted when we started that torturers would become international outlaws. That most countries would abolish the death penalty. And seemingly untouchable dictators would be made to answer for their crimes.
In 1961, British lawyer Peter Benenson was outraged when two Portuguese students were jailed just for raising a toast to freedom. He wrote an article in The Observer newspaper and launched a campaign that provoked an incredible response. Reprinted in newspapers across the world, his call to action sparked the idea that people everywhere can unite in solidarity for justice and freedom.
This inspiring moment didn't just give birth to an extraordinary movement, it was the start of extraordinary social change.