Corporate Communications Manager at Slum2School Africa

• 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 touch points.
• 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.
• 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.