Communications Specialist at Kuda Bank

Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world's smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading 'Neobank' for Africans.

To help us grow into the company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full time

Description

• We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Specialist to manage our external and internal communications.
• You will promote a positive public image and control the dissemination of information on our company’s behalf.
• Phenomenal communication and copywriting skills make a strong communications specialist. Experience in corporate communications and project management are important qualities too.
• Your enthusiasm and positive attitude will help you gain the trust of colleagues and external parties alike.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective corporate communication strategies
• Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters etc.)
• Draft content (e.g. press releases) for mass media or company website
• Organise initiatives and plan press conferences
• Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements etc.
• Foster relationships with advocates and key persons
• Collaborate with marketing professionals to produce copy for advertisements or articles
• Perform “damage control” in cases of bad publicity
• Facilitate the resolution of disputes with the public or external vendors
• Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership

Requirements

• Proven experience in corporate communications
• Experience in copywriting and editing
• Solid understanding of project management principles
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Outstanding organisational and planning abilities
• Proficient command of English

Benefits
Why join Kuda?

Become a part of one of the trailblazers in the challenger banking arena by joining the exciting and ambitious team at Kuda Bank as we work to become the neobank for ‘every African on the planet’.

• An exciting and flexible work environment
• Competitive pay
• Smart and kind coworkers
• Full pension contribution
• Reliable health insurance

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.