Digital & Communications Associate at Pulse Nigeria

Pulse is Africa’s leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience and producing content and creative digital marketing solutions for top brands. We run news platforms and social channels and marketing and production in six countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Uganda, and Côte d'Ivoire.

We are the platform leading in reach with over 100 million users and over 100 million video views on our own channels per month. We're also a marketing partner, empowering brands with our expansive media reach and 360-degree in-house marketing solutions. Additionally, Pulse is the licensee publisher of the regional Business Insider Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Digital & Communications Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• We are looking for a dynamic Digital & Communications Associate to support its brand and corporate communication efforts. 
• This role will manage the Google SGE project, assist in managing corporate digital channels, and ensure seamless internal communications.

Key Responsibilities
Manage the SGE Project:

• Execute Google SGE Action Plans – Implement all directives from the parent company related to Google SGE across affected platforms.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams – Work closely with content, tech, SEO, and editorial teams to ensure smooth integration and alignment with Google SGE requirements.
• Monitor Performance & Compliance – Track implementation progress, analyze data, and ensure adherence to Google’s evolving guidelines.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting – Provide regular updates to leadership and relevant teams, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and optimizations.
• Risk Management & Troubleshooting – Identify potential issues with Google SGE updates, strategize solutions, and ensure minimal disruptions.
• Maintain Project Documentation – Keep detailed records of progress, testing results, and impact analysis for continuous improvement and future strategy.

Social Media Management:

• Manage and update Pulse’s corporate social media channels, ensuring consistency in branding and messaging.
• Curate and create engaging content, including LinkedIn posts, corporate blog articles, case studies, and executive thought leadership pieces.
• Monitor and report on social media analytics, providing insights to improve audience engagement.
• Assist in community management, responding to enquiries and comments, and fostering engagement on corporate platforms.

Communications & Cross-Functional Support:

• Assist in implementing internal communication strategies, including newsletters and employee engagement initiatives.
• Work with internal teams to source content (client testimonials, project highlights, case studies, employee relations, etc.) for corporate communications.
• Support planning and coordination for corporate events, industry summits, and Pulse’s presence at key industry engagements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of Google SGE, ChatGPT, and other AI-driven tools,
• 1-2 years experience in communications, digital marketing, editorial or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to create compelling corporate content.
• Experience managing social media platforms.
• Ability to analyse data and generate reports on digital performance and brand perception.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in tools such as Canva, Google Analytics, social media scheduling tools, and content management systems (CMS).

Application Closing Date
21st March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@pulse.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.