• Application Deadline: Fri, 5 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Communications and Content Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Deliver communications for effective internal and external stakeholder engagement. Have a clear understanding of the organization’s strategy and deliver key messaging that is aligned. Support the brand building efforts of the Brand and Communications team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of key strategic documents (press releases, advisory/briefing notes; speeches, op-eds, reports talking points and presentations)


• Support the delivery of quality Press Conferences and other PR related events and activations


• Deliver key messaging themes in line with the Organisation’s strategy


• Deliver seamless corporate events on behalf of the organization


• Raise the external profile of the Masterbrand and other brands through targeted communication and media execution


• Execute an executive communication strategy to increase profile and position senior management as industry leaders through thought leadership and op-eds


• Deliver effective external communications strategies to address critical business issues and drive sustainable growth in the organization


• Proactively manage and maintain media relationships especially with tech/finance correspondents and key media bodies


• Manage external agencies eg PR and Communication consultants to ensure delivery on engagements


• Work closely with other departments and units to ensure coherence across the entire brand spectrum

Requirements

• Qualifications: Academic Qualification: Good bachelors’ degree in relevant discipline


• Professional Qualification(s): NIPR, APCON, CIM (not mandatory)


• Experience (No of Relevant Years): 3 years’ experience in Brand Management and Communications, or Public Relations


• Competencies


• Communication


• Relationship management


• Resourceful and can identify requirements


• Analytical and metrics-driven


• Flexible and adaptable


• Ability to multi-task


• Skills


• Strategic Thinking


• Knowledge of Interswitch Product offerings and brands


• Project Management


• Stakeholder management