Brand and Corporate Communications Officer at Matrix Energy Group

Matrix Energy Group is a rapidly growing indigenous and integrated Oil Marketing and Trading Company in Nigeria, which was incorporated November 25, 2004.

Over the years, Matrix Energy has grown from a modest supply and distributions operation to a fully integrated petroleum products marketing and trading company with clients and suppliers all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Brand and Corporate Communications Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Fulltime

Job Summary

• Assists in the implementation of initiatives that boost Matrix Energy Group's brand visibility and engagement with its target audience.
• This role is also responsible for operational execution of internal and external communications through various media and communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation and maintenance of brand collateral such as brochures, presentations, and other promotional materials
• Ensures that marketing materials and communications adhere to the Matrix Energy Group brand guidelines
• Assists in the planning and creation of content for various communication channels, including social media, website, newsletters, and press releases
• Manages the content calendar and schedules posts across different platforms to ensure consistent, timely and appropriate brand image for Matrix Energy
• Supports the development and implementation of social media strategies in Matrix Energy to enhance brand visibility and engagements
• Manages and updates Matrix Energy’s social media accounts such as responding to comments and messages
• Keeps record of social media accounts, privacy and security details
• Tracks social media metrics and prepares reports to assess the effectiveness of social media campaigns for Matrix Energy Group
• Assists in the drafting and distribution of press releases to media outlets
• Monitors media coverage and compiles daily or weekly media reports
• Assists in organization and management of media events, press conferences, and other public relations activities
• Assists in the development and distribution of newsletters, emails, and other communication materials to keep Matrix Energy employees informed and engaged
• Keeps record of and analyses feedback from stakeholders to improve communication strategies in Matrix Energy
• Assists in the production of annual reports, sustainability reports, and other corporate publications
• Assists in planning and executing corporate events, conferences, and community engagement activities
• Research industry trends and market conditions to support strategic decision-making
• Tracks expenses for branding and communication activities in Matrix Energy Group
• Coordinates with external vendors and agencies to produce marketing materials and services
• Maintains records of all communication activities, materials, and correspondences in Matrix Energy Group
• Ensures that all communications comply with industry regulations and Matrix Energy Group’s policies
• Performs any other task assigned by the Head, Corporate Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
• Professional certification such as CIM is an added advantage
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in Brands and Communications related roles
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with infographics and graphics design

Skills:

• Good understanding of industry trends, regulatory changes, challenges, opportunities, legislation, and best practices relating to the Oil & Gas industry
• Ability to develop and implement brand and communications policies and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with communication and marketing tools such Adobe Creative Suite and content management systems (CMS)
• Excellent writing and editing skills for creating press releases, articles, social media posts, and internal communications
• Strong verbal communication for interacting with media, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Good understanding of brand strategy and ability to maintain brand consistency across all channels
• Ability to create engaging and relevant content for various platforms
• Experience in planning, executing, and monitoring marketing and communication campaigns
• Proficiency in managing social media platforms and understanding social media metrics and analytics
• Ability to analyze data to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns
• Basic graphic design skills to create visual content using tools like Adobe Photoshop or Canva
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve brand and communication processes for better efficiency and effectiveness
• High ethical standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.