Novella Africa Limited - Our client, a Faith-Based Organization, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Communication Officer
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
Work with the Head, of Communications (HC) in crafting and implementing strategies to achieve the church's vision, plans, and objectives
Plug identified communications gaps in the Church
Coordinate the implementation of agreed communications programs to enhance the reputation of the church
Managing, planning, and implementing a proactive communication program to enhance the reputation of the church
Providing detailed reports of communications activities, including return-on-investment analyses
Work with the Head, of Communications to develop and manage the annual communications/publicity budget
Work with HC to evolve a PR strategy for the church and her subsidiaries
Work on press and media relations with a view to forging meaningful relationships that align with the objectives of the church
Reviewing all internal and external communications with a view to ensure accuracy, good language, and brand consistency. This includes, but is not limited to magazines, online platforms, books, publicity materials, etc
Produce content for distribution through several information channels and platforms. Content could be gathered through several mechanisms
Edit said content to impeccable standards
Engage in script writing, copywriting, and other creative writing expressions
Assist in coordinating the execution of the church’s social media strategy across all expression
This may include content development, training, and general administration
Programs and events. Evolve and execute publicity strategies for the church and its subsidiaries
Drive the implementation of the publicity strategy of the church. Ensure that all public media and materials are properly produced, maintained, and updated with current information
Assist in overseeing internal and external communications and presentations, overseeing digital communication, including the content for the church website, social media, publications, printed materials, posters, brochures, and flyers
Maintaining extensive and positive relationships with national and international media
Maintain the public relations function of the church, establishing and maintaining active relationships with secular, denominational, and interfaith media
Develop and implement systems and procedures necessary for the smooth operation of the communications function
Ensure proofing and quality assurance and overall adherence to the church brand standards
Providing detailed reports of communications activities, including return-on-investment analysis;
Provide responsible leadership for all teams within the Communications unit, setting the example for an environment of creativity, innovation, and problem-solving
Guide team members towards the achievement of KPIs and periodically provide feedback to ensure enhanced performance
Identify the development needs of team members and ensure that these are fulfilled in a planned manner
Drive engagement and motivation of team members
Coordinate the production and submission of monthly team reports
Coaching and mentoring of team members
Skills and Experiences
First Degree from a reputable university with a minimum of 2:1
A Post-Graduate Degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations / Public Affairs, or other related disciplines is advantageous
Minimum of 5 years experience in communications and media management
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Experience working with a high-performance team in a communications/publicity capacity
Experience working with multimedia, social media, web design, graphics, and other communications/publicity management teams
Experience working within a production team
Proven writing and editing skills. Writing skills include screenwriting, editorial writing, writing press releases, etc
Excellent command of (written and spoken) English
Ability to convey complex ideas in a creative, clear, direct, and lively style
Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and team skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
An in-depth understanding and problem-solving approach to project management as it relates to complex, multifunctional project
Knowledge and applied work experience in social media principles are sufficient to execute, lead or advise others in assuring that upcoming online communication and audience engagement tools and channels are fully leveraged
Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure, and capably handle/juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines
Demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills.