Communications Manager at Co-creation Hub

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Role Purpose Statement:

• To promote, protect and enhance the reputation by providing strategic communications support to the key stakeholders through the implementation of activities by driving effective communication between internal and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Manage all corporate, product, and internal communications efforts for the company.
• Collaborate to develop online content that engages our community and leads to measurable action. Strategize on the best way to reach targets and enact plans.
• Facilitate mechanisms for internal communications with the entire team.
• Develop a thoughtful media relations strategy in collaboration with the Communications Director.
• Nurture and develop strong partnerships with media outlets /press and stakeholders in the tech ecosystem.
• Develop content for business initiatives and management of all CcHUB’s social media platforms.
• Oversee CcHUB’s community engagement and program planning.
• Craft the narrative and share the stories of our products, services, as well as our amazing team and culture.
• Oversee campaigns to increase awareness and excitement around the CcHUB’s community initiatives, services, and brand.
• Coordinate CcHUB’s events attendance and media around these events.
• Track and report on key quantitative metrics for business performance.
• Support CcHUB portfolio companies in crafting and advising on execution strategies aligned with their brands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Communications / PR / Journalism related with 5 years+ experience.
• Well-developed organizational, IT and administrative skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other Skills & Competencies:

• Understanding of social media metrics in order to interpret the results and take action to increase the effectiveness of social media campaigns.
• Experience writing and managing content for the media, including digital and social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.), video scripts and storyboarding case studies, and factsheets/briefings.
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work with little supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research and understand complex subject matter to produce succinct, engaging copy for different audiences.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work on own initiative within set guidelines and as part of a team. 
• The ability to build relationships and influence others based on sound professional knowledge.
• Flexible, proactive, able to generate ideas and create solutions to problems.
• Business know-how: Understanding of business metrics and the ability to translate company goals and objectives into digital experiences.

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Healthcare coverage
• A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth
• Work alongside great talent.
• A culture of learning and innovation. 
• Opportunities for career growth and training.
• Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people. 
• A chance to make a social difference.
• Overall fun company. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.