'Always listen more than you speak'
Lagos based CIPR member Ezenwa Opara works for 24 hours news and media television station Channels.
Name: Ezenwa Opara
Job title and company: Manager/executive assistant to the chairman of Channels Television
Location: Lagos-Nigeria
Time in PR: Eight years
What does your current role involve?
Managing the office of the group executive chairman is central to media and public relations, as my role focus on managing the flow of information, crafting strategic messages, and representing the organisation's interests to various audiences.
What do you love most about working in public relations?
The most appealing aspect of working in public relations is the ability to combine creativity, strategy, and relationship-building to drive meaningful outcomes and connect brands with their audiences in impactful ways.
What's been the highlight of your career so far?
Apart from becoming an accredited PR practitioner which is a prestigious milestone that signals a high level of expertise, ethical practice, and leadership in the PR industry. I have been able to lead as Public Image Chair of Rotary International D9110.
How long have you been a member and what made you join?
I joined in January 2022 and as I am a postgraduate student of public relations, the profession can only be a place one can build good business and personal relationship with professional mentorship programme.
How does the CIPR support your career?
CIPR membership has supported my career in PR by providing education, credibility, networking, ethical guidance, and recognition—key components for success in the competitive field of public relations.
Best piece of career advice you’ve been given?
''Always Listen More Than You Speak." This advice emphasises the importance of understanding before acting—an essential principle in public relations. Here’s why this is powerful advice for anyone in PR
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