The role of Corporate Affairs and Communication Manager is to define and implement communications strategies for the organization.
The role will be involved with maintaining a positive corporate reputation while providing timely and accurate information about the organizational values that influence our business.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure corporate identity is followed to achieve uniformity and synergy
Establish and maintain positive relationships with media personnel and media houses within and outside Nigeria
or without Companys presence to ensure the image of the organization is well projected and protected positively at public engagements and forums
Prepare and place advertisements in various print media, organize press conferences and management meetings, etc
Create, implement and oversee communication programmes that effectively describe and promote the group of companies.
Develop materials to support communication strategies and recommend editorial policies and guidelines.
Coordinate communication efforts with other stakeholders to ensure consistency of corporate image and messages.
Develop new and improve on existing employee publications and newsletters
Update, manage company internet sites and supervise the quality and appropriateness of communication activities both internally or externally.
Create, administer and manage the social network platform for the Group as a veritable tool to further project
image of the organization
Attend to requests for sponsorship from journalists, and other individuals and corporate organizations
Prepare and manage press releases and conference presentations for the group.
Develop and manage media crisis plan and brief management on the same
Guidance instructor to staff whose jobs necessitate public appearances on how to act and address company matters
Promote the Companys Brand through internal and external initiatives
To be a driver for the Brand Ambassadors
Build overall Brand preference, visibility and equity in all Company locations
Minimum Requirements
Relevant University Degree e.g. B.A (Mass Communication) or B.A (English)
Relevant Post Graduate degree or MBA will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar role at a multinational corporation, with at least 3 years in a senior management role.
Possess the requisite leadership and entrepreneurial skills to achieve all short-, mid- and long-term goals
A diplomatic but persuasive attitude when dealing with corporate clients and agencies
A team player with an international outlook and an ability to communicate effectively across boundaries
Quick self-starter with high qualitative abilities to multi-task and follow through.
Good communicator/motivator with excellent negotiation skills.