Communications Strategist at FBDS, Nigeria

Job Description

• 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.

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

• B.Sc / 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.