Head of Corporate Communication at a Leading Top 3 Pan African Energy Integrated Company - Accelon Consulting Limited

Accelon Consulting Limited - Our client is one of the leading top 3 Pan African Energy Integrated Companies in Africa, chiefly known as the market leader and innovator in metering technology and renewable solar energy.

They are recruiting experienced and competent candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Corporate Communication

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external partners to execute the approved communications strategy
• Act as editor for all print and digital, internal, and external communications
• Design and layout organisation’s documents ready for publication, in the correct format
• Provide writing/infographics/editing for proposals, website/intranet content, marketing materials; corporate e-newsletters, corporate and industry publications.
• Ensure all print and digital publications are delivered to deadline and consistent in quality
• Research and source imagery to enhance publications in collaboration with a preferred professional photo/videographer, as required.
• Ensure that marketing and public relations output is accurate, of a high standard and reflects organisational priorities and campaign objectives
• Monitor current events and trends, identify media opportunities and act upon them to obtain maximum coverage and share of voice for the organization
• Contribute to the development, back-end management/support and utilisation of the organisation’s websites and social media accounts
• Organise media interviews, briefing and/or accompanying interviewees as appropriate
• Manage the organisation’s relationships with key journalists, media outlets and news agencies
• Produce press releases and be responsible for their distribution
• Manage and oversee the organisation’s branding, internally and externally
• Ensure consistency in all communications to support brand values
• Ensure the efficient day-to-day management of the organisation’s media function i.e. media monitoring, handling of media enquiries, developing and maintaining media relations etc.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, or a related field
• 8 years’ experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position with leadership responsibilities and the ability to demonstrate a portfolio
• Proven experience managing target audience content
• Strong Knowledge of Communication Strategy, Practices and Techniques Competency.

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2022.