Communications Lead at Medcruit

What we are looking for

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead, Communications, who will be responsible for setting out a strategic and comprehensive communications plan, and driving its coherent delivery across internal and external communication media. This role will drive communications strategies across our different business units.

What does the job involve

Global Communications

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and develop an overarching company communications strategy and objectives aligned with company vision and values.
• Design and implement strategic communication plans tailored to each SBU, ensuring consistency and alignment with corporate messaging.
• Develop and monitor communications calendar, manage communications committees to align and receive prompt feedback on plans.
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies to engage employees, foster a sense of belonging, and align teams with company goals and initiatives..
• Drive digital and social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement across relevant platforms.
• Monitor social media channels, analyze metrics, and adapt strategies to optimize reach and impact.

Brand Management

• Define and articulate the company's brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms. Work with all stakeholders to strengthen the Company’s brand identity, awareness, and consistency.
• Oversee the preparation of all communications material and work in collaboration with the marketing team and other functions to ensure consistency of message and alignment of content.
• Be the “brand champion.” Develop systems to ensure quality control and conduct periodic quality control activities on all communications.

Media Relations and Public Affairs

• Develop and deliver a winning PR strategy and work closely with external agencies to plan and deliver proactive media relations, campaigns, as well as work with them to react to emerging news stories when required.
• Provide editorial support where required and in some cases, project manage the delivery of publications, to ensure a consistency of message whilst maintaining the individuality of each publication according to its audience.
• Serve as internal editor, managing the publication process, ensuring alignment with overall communications strategy.
• Manage media relations and develop contacts with media members, influencers, and community leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in corporate communications / public relations or related role with a proven track in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies.
• Verifiable track record and respectable standing in the Nigeria media space
• Experienced communications generalist, with exposure to internal and external communications, either in-house or agency
• Experience delivering 360 external and employee communications programmes
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience managing crisis and issues
• Experience writing, editing and producing written communications for targeted audiences.
• Excellent presentation skills with ability to present both qualitative and quantitative information in a clear, concise and persuasive manner to all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including facilitation, business writing, listening.
• Excellent organization and project management skills; strong attention to detail and quality output.
• Experience managing both internal and external stakeholders. Practiced in developing working relationships and networks at all levels, with high impact and influence in a collaborative environment
• First Degree in a related field from a reputable institution.