Communications and Content Specialist at Interswitch

Deliver communications for effective internal and external stakeholder engagement. Have a clear understanding of the organization’s strategy and deliver key messaging that is aligned. Support the brand building efforts of the Brand and Communications team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of key strategic documents (press releases, advisory/briefing notes; speeches, op-eds, reports talking points and presentations)
• Support the delivery of quality Press Conferences and other PR related events and activations
• Deliver key messaging themes in line with the Organisation’s strategy
• Deliver seamless corporate events on behalf of the organization
• Raise the external profile of the Masterbrand and other brands through targeted communication and media execution
• Execute an executive communication strategy to increase profile and position senior management as industry leaders through thought leadership and op-eds
• Deliver effective external communications strategies to address critical business issues and drive sustainable growth in the organization
• Proactively manage and maintain media relationships especially with tech/finance correspondents and key media bodies
• Manage external agencies eg PR and Communication consultants to ensure delivery on engagements
• Work closely with other departments and units to ensure coherence across the entire brand spectrum

Requirements

• Qualifications: Academic Qualification: Good bachelors’ degree in relevant discipline
• Professional Qualification(s): NIPR, APCON, CIM (not mandatory)
• Experience (No of Relevant Years): 3 years’ experience in Brand Management and Communications, or Public Relations
• Competencies
• Communication
• Relationship management
• Resourceful and can identify requirements
• Analytical and metrics-driven
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to multi-task
• Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Knowledge of Interswitch Product offerings and brands
• Project Management
• Stakeholder management