Communication Strategist at FBDS, Nigeria

The Communication Strategist will employ strategic thinking ability to creatively communicate professional services propositions with communication contents, promote a positive public image and manage the dissemination of information on our company’s behalf. The ideal candidate shall possess communication and copywriting skills along with experience in corporate communications and project management. The Communication Strategist will collaborate with Consultants/Project Owners, a Content Creator, and a Digital Marketer to devise and deploy key strategic communication to meet business objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of thought leadership and creative professional service solutions that relate to specific client needs through effective corporate communication strategies
• Develop and implement marketing strategies that would influence stakeholders, business owners or Franchisors to recruit investors or franchisees through our consulting services
• Collaborate with the consultants to design media materials for strategic business areas towards communicating it to the media creatively
• This role will be responsible for oversight over digital marketing activities and what goes out via traditional media.
• Collaborate with clients and partners.to develop successful communication strategies.
• Follow industry and financial trends in assessing impact of communication plans.
• Create promotional content for the media and the web.
• Ensure that promotion of services & products is in line with the firm’s or client ‘s corporate brand.
• Supervise and estimate success of media campaigns and report them to the management regularly.
• Coordinate with creative departments to develop communication strategies.
• Prepare presentations and investment content for print and electronic media.
• Generate new techniques to make communications more effective.
• Gain deep understanding of client services and objectives.
• Maintain strong media ties and utilize the same for promotions.

Qualifications and Competencies

• BSc/BA in public relations, communications, or relevant field
• At least 3 years’ experience in marketing communications or corporate communications
• Experience in strategic content production is a plus especially for  corporate organizations
• Experience in copywriting and editing
• Solid understanding of project management principles
• Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
• Proficient command of English