Corporate Communications Manager at Slum2School Africa

Job Summary

• As the Corporate Communications Manager, you will strengthen Slum2School’s corporate identity, manage media relations, and develop external communications strategies that reinforce donor confidence, brand integrity, and narrative impact.
• You will articulate our mission to diverse stakeholders, including donors, partners, beneficiaries, and the media.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a cohesive corporate communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Craft external messaging—brochures, newsletters, press releases, donor reports, impact summaries.
• Ensure consistent brand tone and positioning across all corporate touchpoints.
• Serve as the primary press/media liaison—drafting press releases, coordinating media interviews, and managing inquiries.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and CSR partners.
• Track media coverage and generate monthly media visibility reports.
• Contribute to corporate fundraising materials, sponsorship proposals, and donor reports.
• Prepare talking points and briefing documents for leadership and board members.
• Support corporate events and corporate stakeholder engagement activities.
• Act as a communications advisor during issues or crises, ensuring timely and professional external responses.
• Monitor sentiment across press, social media, and other industry platforms.
• Coordinate closely with the Marketing/Volunteer and Program teams to maintain integrated messaging and storytelling.
• Ensure operational support for broader communications campaigns and events.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or external affairs, preferably in non-profit environment.
• Ability to write compelling content in a narrative style tailored to audiences; strong storytelling instincts.
• Media relations experience and familiarity with Nigerian/international press landscapes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.