Corporate Communications Officer (External) at MTN Nigeria

Division: Corporate Services

Core purpose of the Job

• Drive deployment of effective engagement and communication strategy targeted at external stakeholders, towards articulating the MTN point of view and eliciting understanding and empathy for the MTN position.
• Provide significant input towards high quality content, design and access to flagship corporate publications and communications materials both print and online.
• Key responsibility for result-driven management of content & design consultants.

Job Summary

• Achieve business growth, value created & cost-effectiveness by process optimization, new initiatives and improved operations/ways of work.
• Provide high level support in drafting speeches for corporate events
• Contribute to concept, theme and content for regular corporate publications ensuring high-quality look and feel and engaging, informative content which articulates key business issues.
• Interface with Marketing, Sales & Distribution, Enterprise Solutions, Customer Relations, Corporate Services to project business initiatives such as brand-building, acquisition and retention, customer education,  CSR awareness using multiple external communication channels
• Work closely with consultants to deploy integrated communication and engagement strategy to positively influence stakeholder perception of MTN and its activities

Job Conditions

• Normal MTNN working conditions.
• May be required to work extended hours.
• Open plan office.

Education

• First Degree in relevant discipline

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience with working with others
• Experience working in a small to medium organization
• Experience in corporate communications and good knowledge of evolving intranet technologies and contemporary communication tools.
• Advanced writing, oral communication, editorial and publishing skills
• Advanced research and analytical skills, data presentation and interpretation skills
• Advanced editorial and publishing skills
• Ability to interpret and implement Communications strategy.