Digital Communications Officer Lagos 

At HRD Solutions, we provide performance focused support to businesses in the areas of business strategy, organizational design and Human Resource Consulting. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Digital Communications Officer

Location: Lagos 

Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Schedule: Monday to Friday (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)

Reports To: Associate Editor

Supervised By: Director, Business Development (Lagos and Nairobi)

Works With: Editorial, Design, Operations, Sales and Distribution teams About the Role

We are seeking a creative and highly organised Communications and Digital Marketing Officer to strengthen how our books, authors and publishing work reach readers in Africa and beyond. The role brings together book marketing, digital communications, publicity and audience development to build meaningful connections between African stories and their readers. Working across our Lagos and Nairobi teams, the officer will coordinate campaigns and public-facing communications for new and backlist titles while helping to maintain a distinctive and consistent company's brand. This is an opportunity to contribute practical ideas, develop professionally and support the growth of a dynamic African publishing house.

Responsibilties

Coordinate pre-publication, launch and post-publication campaigns for new and backlist titles. Develop clear campaign messages, content plans, schedules and promotional materials. Maintain a consistent company's voice and brand presentation across public communications. Work with internal teams to align marketing activity with publication and sales priorities.

Create, schedule and manage content for the website, social media channels and newsletters. Support paid digital advertising and track campaign reach, engagement and audience growth. Develop content that connects books and authors with relevant reader and cultural conversations. Maintain accurate book descriptions, keywords, categories, author biographies and website information with the IT manager. Support SEO and address discoverability gaps across retailer, catalogue and reader platforms with the IT manager. Prepare concise reports on campaign activity, media coverage, website traffic and audience engagement

Publicity, Authors and Partnerships:

Coordinate press materials, review copies, media outreach and publicity for titles and authors. Build relationships with reviewers, media, booksellers, book clubs, festivals and literary communities. Support authors’ campaign participation and communications for launches, readings and appearances.

Campaigns and communications are accurate, timely and aligned with publication priorities. Titles and authors achieve improved visibility, engagement and media coverage. Digital platforms, title information and campaign records remain current and well coordinated. Authors, colleagues, partners and vendors receive clear and professional communication.

Skills and Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree or current enrolment in Humanities or a related field. Demonstrated interest in publishing, African literature, digital marketing, publicity, or audience development. Strong writing, copywriting, editing, proofreading and communication skills. Good knowledge of social media, content planning, email marketing, SEO and basic analytics. Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage several deadlines. A degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Publishing, Media, Humanities or a related field. Relevant experience in communications, digital marketing, publicity, media, publishing or culture; experience in a content-led organisation is an advantage.

N200,000 per month. Application Closing Date

23rd September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.