Corporate Communications Officer at Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• The Corporate Communications’ Officer will be responsible for internal/external communications, managing LVP’s corporate reputation and brand, organising product launches, supporting the development of the communication strategy, developing corporate social responsibility initiatives, facilitating positive donor perception and crises management.
• The role will also be responsible for promoting our services through engaging activities and events; initiating communications geared towards stimulating growth, value and overall profitability of the company.

Responsibilities
Strategy:

• This role is accountable for leading the strategic development of communication plans and elevating the organisation's corporate profile.
• Responsible for developing a consistent internal and external corporate brand messaging strategy that is reflected across all LVP programs.

Content Development:

• Create content which is super focused on making LVP a leader in each segment of its business portfolio;
• Generate regular content that highlights the achievements of the company;
• Design, proofread and revise communications to be published through all the company’s communication channels;
• Creating and supporting the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films, and multimedia programs.
• Web and Social Media Management:
• Maintaining and updating information on the organisation’s website, scheduling and publishing contents on the social media platforms;
• Drive growth of social media followership and engagement.
• Public Relations and Community Building:
• Build strong relationships with press locally and internationally to ensure LVP continuously gets positive media coverage;
• Write press releases for announcements and ensure distribution among appropriate media contacts;
• Carry out community building and advocacy efforts both online and offline;
• Responsible for aggressively growing usage and engagement of LVP online forum.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Minimum of a first degree in Mass Communications or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ cognate experience
• Registration with a relevant professional association will be an added advantage
• Social media management
• Events planning
• Excellent oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Result oriented
• Advanced level of IT proficiency
• Creativity/innovation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), and online communications tools (WordPress, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)
• Proven experience in working with senior-level executives