MoC is seeking a new Digital Media & Communications Manager!

MoC is seeking a Digital Media & Communications Manager to lead MoC’s Media Team comprising Sportswriters, Videographers, Photographers and Graphics Designers, thereby helping to transform MoC into Nigeria’s leading Sports Digital Media company. This will entail the cataloguing and optimisation of MoC’s existing and future sports content for maximum brand impact as well as for the development of multiple streams of content monetisation.

The Digital Media & Comms Manager will develop & execute MoC’s global content strategy across 3 key areas: (1) Multimedia production across MoC’s Talent Search & Elite Athletics Competitions, (2) Branding & PR support of MoC-trained and/or managed Athletes, through local & global multimedia content, and (3) MoC’s coverage of international events such as Olympics, World Champs, Commonwealth Games, African Champs & African Games:

• MoC Competitions: Manage Multimedia Coverage of all MoC Competitions to establish a nationwide audience for MoC’s talent search competitions for Secondary School Athletes, and a global audience for MoC’s existing Elite Athlete Competitions such as MoC Grand Prix & MoC Relays, as part of an annual ‘African Athletics League’ for the continent’s best Athletes. Develop each MoC event as innovative Digital product with full professional video production, live coverage & commentary, photography, online streaming & social media. Explore multiple monetisation sources online (e.g. YouTube, Facebook, TikTok) & offline (Corporate Sponsors) while also developing partnerships with nationwide & global TV, Radio, Print & Online Media.
• MoC Athlete Branding & PR: Develop exciting viral video, photo and written content for each MoC-trained or managed Athlete, to support in the management of each of their brands. This will involve overseeing creative decisions & multimedia strategy for each Athletes, writing and directing Athlete videos to be edited by the MoC Videography Team, and developing an in-depth knowledge of MoC’s existing content while recognizing future content opportunities. Oversee the implementation of publicity strategies for all MoC Athletes and Programmes and manage communications to support pipeline of MoC’s existing & prospective Athlete sponsors.
• MoC International Media: Coordinate MoC’s live on-location coverage of international and domestic Athletics Events, to create high impact viral video, photo & social media content for multiple monetisation sources online (e.g. YouTube, Facebook, TikTok) & offline (e.g. sale of photos to agencies and securing Corporate Media Sponsors). Ensure that MoC Media is represented at all International Athletics Events for Team Nigeria, including but not limited to Olympic Games, World Champs, Commonwealth Games, African Champs & African Games. Explore opportunities to create and monetise content from other global events in other sports.

Given MoC’s strong reputation worldwide as a leading brand for Nigerian Athletes and for African Athletics Media & Competitions, the MoC Digital Media & Comms Manager role is a great opportunity for a leader who is passionate about sports, media and events to take responsibility for the growth of MoC Media and the repositioning of MoC as a Digital Media company across all its Competitions, Athlete initiatives and global sport media coverage.

The role requires a pro-active, energetic candidate with prior experience in Multimedia Production, Content Optimisation & Social Media Management – prior experience and/or interest in sports media & marketing is also beneficial. It’s an opportunity to play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s current Athletics resurgence in the run up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, maintain MoC’s position as Africa’s leading Athletics Media platform, and extend this to other sports!

Click on the following link to download the full MoC Digital Media & Communications Manager Job Description, for a breakdown of the Job Responsibilities, as well as the Requirements which are as follows:

Requirements

• A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in any discipline (Degrees in Communication, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related field would be beneficial but not required)
• Minimum of 3-5 years work experience, preferably in Digital Media, Marketing and/or Communications, with at least 2-3 years of in-depth knowledge and understanding of Social Media platforms and how each can be deployed for maximum impact in different scenarios
• Specific experience with video production (writing and directing) as well as experience in managing content creation,development & publishing, building online communities and monetising online traffic would be highly beneficial
• General work experience in sports, media or entertainment industries and/or a demonstrated passion or interest in Sports Media would be advantageous
• Prior Experience and/or interest in Athletics (Track & Field) beneficial but not required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Exceptional communication abilities – excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills – and strong salesmanship,energy, and drive
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social, and political issues
• Strong visioning, strategic planning, implementation ability and effective under pressure (good time management skills), results oriented and proactive with ability to multi-task

Application & Deadline

Send your CV & Cover Letter to [email protected], with ‘MoC Digital Media & Communications Manager” as the email subject! The application deadline is Monday 1^st August 2022. Only candidates to be invited to interview would be contacted, with 2-3 rounds of interviews to be scheduled on a rolling basis in July/August 2022