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Communications Manager
Paga: Yaba
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Job Type: Full-time
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Sector: Financial Services
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Career Level: Grade 9
Reports To: Head of Brand Strategy & Marketing
Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
About The Role
We are looking for a passionate storyteller to help tell our stories to all stakeholders (team, customers, industry partners and international observers); stories that will help them understand the impact and buy into the vision by signing up, joining us and partnering with us. Do you love telling stories, writing and interacting with people? Then join our team as a Communications Manager!
As part of the Marketing team, the Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and executing an end-to-end internal and external communications plans for the Paga brand, business units and products/services.
You will have responsibility for the overall communications strategy, counsel and deliverables related to executive visibility through speaker engagements, team member communications, sales communications and external messaging and platforms, including social media. Communication vehicles and platforms will include keynotes, blogs, videos, media opportunities, internal channels and social/digital platforms. The executive internal communications plan will focus on maintaining team members and key external stakeholders engaged and informed of Paga’s priorities, achievements, business strategy (where not sensitive), recent product launches and other relevant topics.
You will play an essential role in marketing, communications and digital projects. You will be responsible for content creation and management across all creative work, including print collateral, websites, email campaigns, television and radio advertising, and many related tasks.
Equal parts strategy and executional excellence, this role calls for someone who can manage team/s and multiple projects simultaneously while also ensuring that every single element ladders up to larger corporate narrative and objectives. We need a storyteller willing to grow strong financial and data literacy. We need someone who can turn a number into a narrative, and someone who can thread small data points into a broad story. We need a creative thinker, strong writer, experienced collaborator and flawless executor who will bring their capabilities and energy to our growing team.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and execute internal and external communications plan aligned to strategy and objectives
Develop executive speaking platforms including speech writing, presentation development and some event management (all hands meetings)
Ensure communications plan and timeline are integrated with other company, business strategy and business unit initiatives
Identifies opportunities to innovate through the use of new platforms or technologies to support the communications plan
Provide communications support for the Business Unit Heads, particularly the Office of the CEO in Press, company and industry events
Proactively investigate compelling story ideas across the business
Oversee the development of communication strategies and packaging of brand campaigns across branded content, sponsorships, ad products, social media, events, and experiential
Help define the editorial and branded vision for initiatives, focused on elevating the content and distribution potential
Build and execute engaging and customer content plans and marketing strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification which drive customer action
Continuously improve by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information
Build awareness for Paga through story-telling and creative PR programs for different customer segments.
Write and edit press releases, award nominations, media pitches and other related communication materials
Write dynamic copy for multiple formats of tone and voice, e.g. conversational, instructional, informative, analytical, etc. and crafting copy for a wide variety of marketing programs and deliverables, to include collateral, digital, promotions and brand marketing initiatives
Helping to build effective strategies that translate consumer insights into meaningful, on-brand creative content solutions
Ensuring the Paga brand voice is represented consistently across all projects, channels and platforms
Continually evolving Paga’s overall best practices and writing processes to achieve a high level of efficiency and proficiency
Key Competencies
Excellent short-form and long-form writing skills in a variety of voices and tones
Solid grammar, editing and proof-reading capabilities
Developing presentation and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in E-mail marketing (preferably MailChimp)
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Word, with a working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel.
A proactive and detail-oriented client service mentality
Comfort with brand, media, and performance analytics
Ability to be a visual storyteller; build decks that flow and tell a clear concise story, and look beautiful
Strong strategic writing skills – you can distill complexities to any audience
Knowledge And Skill Requirements
A keen understanding of the local media landscape and social media, and an innovator in PR programs and campaigns
Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others.
An interest in technology a must.
Excellent digital, social, and integrated marketing experience.
A knack for presenting compellingly, confidently, and convincingly.
Desire to work well with multidisciplinary teams.
Real passion for innovation and driven to win!
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, English, Journalism, Communications, Creative Writing or Advertising.
6+ years of experience with copywriting and content creation in advertising, digital marketing, journalism or publishing.
Must have completed the mandatory NYSC.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity inclusion. We do not discriminate on grounds of colour, race, nationality, religion, age, ethnic origin, disability, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation in our employment practices.
Public Relations / Communications
BASF West Africa Ltd
Grouplevel 4 Government Relations
LOCATION: Lagos, LA, NG
COMPANY: BASF West Africa Ltd
JOB FIELD: Public Relations / Communications
JOB CONDITIONS: Permanent
JOB ID: 85091
We are the world’s leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance, but also your personality matter to us. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.
BASF’s regional division EMEA Europe, Middle East, Emerging Europe and Africa. BASF operates in more than 50 countries in the region. For BASF the EMEA region is our most important market.
What You Can Expect
The successful incumbent will be responsible for supporting and delivering an effective and cost-efficient communication Service to the BASF Group within the Country Cluster West Africa, in alignment with the Corporate Communications and Governmental Relations processes. Duties will include the following: Providing input for the overall annual communications, advocacy & governmental relations strategy, communications plan and budget for Corporate Communications for West AfricaResponsible for crisis communications training and execution for West African countries
Develop a CSR Strategy & Communications plan (incl. budget proposal) for the Country Cluster West Africa in line with the CSR policy
Responsible for Internal Communications input and implementation for the Country Cluster West Africa and specific internal communications tasks across Africa
Supporting the Country Cluster West Africa’s internet page, articles, possible corporate events, social media (FB/Twitter for Africa)
Executive profiling of local key personnel i.e. Country Cluster Head, Market Area Head and the organisation
Marketing Communications including Project management & budgeting
Employee Engagement, in collaboration with HR
What We Expect
A University degree (or equivalent) in Mass Communications or Marketing/Journalism
Minimum 8 years working experience in corporate communications, public relations, project management and marketing communication.
Experience working in Communication/PR for a multinational company is essential
Fluency in speaking and writing English. Knowledge of the German language will be an added advantage
Good writing skills for various audiences
Well organised, attention to detail, pleasant personality and attitude
We Offer
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.
Closing date: 08 May 2023.
Communications Officer
British American Tobacco Lagos
Job details: No matching job preferences
Job Type: Permanent
BAT is evolving at pace – truly like no other organization.
To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!
BAT NIGERIA IS LOOKING FOR A COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
FUNCTION: LEX
SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary package + excellent benefits
LOCATION: Nigeria – Lagos
REPORTS TO: General Manager
What You Will Be Accountable For
Establishing the external and internal communication strategies, developing communication plans and campaigns across the organisation
Development and implementation of a communications and outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy and communications needs assessment.
Analysis of requirements and synthesis of proposals on ways to integrate advocacy and communication strategies
Take the lead on identification of storylines for publications and drafting of substantive articles contributing to public debates on key development issues.
Planning and implementation of public information campaigns on BATN Foundation agricultural programs.
Organization of media activities including roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews and media launches
Preparation of sustainability reports, education and community awareness activities as required to support program delivery.
Essential Experience, Skills And Knowledge
Bacherlor’s Degree in Communications, social sciences or in a related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field
Excellent oral, written communications and editing skills in English
Proven experience in photography and editing skills
Strong advocacy skills.
Demonstrated skills in social and digital marketing.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Team player
We Are Bat
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets.
Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries.
Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations.
Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner.
Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies.
Belonging, Achieving, Together
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!
Social Media Manager
MAX Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria On-site 4 weeks ago
Full-time · Mid-Senior level
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Skills: Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, +8 moreSkills: Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, +8 more
About The Job
We are looking for a reliable and seasoned Social Media Manager who will be responsible for developing and implementing Max’s social media strategy in order to increase Max’s online presence among all social media platforms
The Ideal candidate will bring fresh knowledge of best practices, identify roadmap, actively manage and facilitate communications with the public and be responsible for supporting the ongoing development in the social media space for MAX.
What You’ll Do:
Creating, managing and owning the social media strategy for Max
Grow fan base from fans to customers and customers into advocates
Manage and oversee Max campaigns on all social media platforms
Build and maintain strong social media presence
Respond to all customer enquiries and ensure positive customer experiences to queries made on the social media platforms
Development of brand identity and online reputation
Data analysis of campaigns carried out to reveal the ROI on these campaigns
Growth & management of online communities to ensure appropriate decorum
Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams for efficient brand communication
Create budgets for social media campaigns
Requirements
Keep abreast of all current social media best practices and technologies.
Ability to train team members and the company wide on best ways to use social media.
Familiar and conversant with the social media tools.
Should possess excellent communication both written and oral.
Great organizational skills.
Efficiency and top-notch creativity.
Ability to communicate with all calibers of individuals.
Brilliant presentation skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Profound attention to details and critical thinker.
Be a sturdy leader and great team player.
Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
Content management, development and publishing.
Possess in depth knowledge of all social media platforms.
Familiarity with regulations around the use of the platforms.
Proficient use of computer skills.
General knowledge on the use of SEOs.
Working knowledge of the blogging ecosystem.
Proven ability to build social media communities.
Minimum of 2 years work experience.
Bachelors in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Business or any other related fields
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health Insurance
Conducive work environment
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