Public Relation (PR) Strategist at OPay Nigeria

OPay is a mobile money platform operated by OPay Digital Services Limited and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Launched in June 2018, the company has expanded its services across all 36 states in Nigeria and serves over 500,000 mobile money merchants.

OPay provides mobile-based payment and other everyday financial services, including money transfers and bill payments. The company is focused on expanding financial and social inclusion by making its services accessible to people across Nigeria.

Job Details

• Job Title: PR Strategist
• Company: OPay
• Location: Lagos
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Mode: Onsite
• Experience: 3–5+ years

Job Summary

The PR Strategist will develop and execute public relations and communications strategies that support business priorities, strengthen reputation and effectively engage key stakeholders and media audiences.

The role requires a strong understanding of the Nigerian media landscape, excellent judgement in handling sensitive issues and the ability to translate complex business objectives into clear communication strategies and measurable PR programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PR and communications strategies in line with business priorities.
• Translate business objectives into clear communication strategies, campaigns and measurable PR programmes.
• Continuously assess public perception, media narratives and stakeholder sentiment to identify opportunities and potential risks.
• Develop strategic media engagement plans across mainstream, business, broadcast, digital and industry media.
• Monitor emerging issues and provide early warnings before they develop into significant reputation risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in any related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in PR or Communications.
• Demonstrable experience in reputation management and PR campaigns.
• Proven experience in crisis and issues management.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian media landscape and key media players.
• Established relationships with credible journalists and editors across relevant media sectors.
• Strong ability to connect communications activities with broader business objectives.
• Proven ability to work calmly and decisively under pressure.
• Strong judgement when dealing with sensitive, fast-moving or reputational issues.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to simplify complex issues into clear and compelling messages.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional maturity.
• Experience in financial services, FinTech, technology, telecommunications or other highly regulated sectors is an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official application portal below:

https://careers.opayweb.com/apply/3dffe93e-de1f-4a25-b680-6e806efae1e3

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.