Digital Communications Officer at the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC)

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) is one of the eleven electricity distribution companies that emerged after the unbundling of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN).The company is saddled with the primary responsibility of distributing and marketing electricity to end users within the five states in the South-East geo-political zone; namely: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo, with a total of 18 Business Districts offices across these states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Digital Communications Officer

Location: EEDC Corporate Headquarters, Enugu
Department: Corporate Communications

Job Description

• Develop relevant content topics to reach the company’s target customers.
• Provide responses and escalate critical issues presented by customers on the social media platforms
• Manage all published content (images, video, written and audio/podcast).
• Advocate for the company in social media spaces, engaging in dialogues.
• Responsible for the production of a consistent social media visual content in all forms (Photo, video, gif, and motion animation) uniquely adapted to the EEDC brand.
• Responsible for shooting, editing, and delivering video, audio and photos that are engaging and support the departments overall vision.
• Responsible for shooting, editing, and delivering video and photos of EEDC’s corporate events that are engaging and promotional in nature
• Creation of jingles with contents uniquely developed to address specific factors for the radio and the Public Address Systems in the districts.
• Responsible for ensuring consistent growth of followers binged on set target percentages on all social media platforms, through expanding community and /or influencer outreach efforts.

Candidate Profile

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Communications, Business, Journalism, Media or other related areas and/or proven experience.
• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a communications or marketing role
• Previous experience in running social media campaigns or digital campaigns
• Experience in running or assisting with events and forums
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An eye for design and proficiency in creating visual content
• High level of proficiency in creating content for and managing Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn
• Proficient in creating digital content: text, images, video and audio
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Basic proficiency in design programs like Canva, Corel Draw, InDesign and Photoshop
• Ability to manage expectations and work well with different teams and stakeholders, and ability to work well autonomously
• Skills in Photography and videography.

Application Closing Date
21st February, 2023.