Senior Communications Manager at Connected Development [CODE]

Responsibilities:

• Establish and drive a multi-channel communications strategy
• Prepare and manage all communications material
• Develop a brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms
• Manage media relations
• Develop contacts with media members, influencers and community leaders
• Lead a team of communication and design professionals.
• Assist in the creation of digital, video, audio and print content.
• Ensure the organisation maintains a positive image by overseeing and approving any company information or announcements before they’re released to the public.
• Review any promotional or campaign materials to ensure they represent a positive organization image before being published.
• Manage media relations; communications budget and ensure quality control of all information released.
• Determine communications strategies direction, public relations and act as spokesperson on behalf of the Organisation.

Skills & Qualities

• Bsc or HND in Journalism, Mass Communication, Marketing or any other related field
• Proven work experience as a Communications manager or similar role
• Understand principles of copywriting, graphic design, layout and publishing
• Familiarity with social media platforms and social media marketing
• Teamwork and the ability to lead and motivate team members to produce high-level, brand-driven content
• Written, verbal and digital communication skills
• Analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey a message
• The creativity to produce exciting and interesting content
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline or in a fast-paced environment
• The technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms and also create web and mobile content
• Proficiency in the use of G-Suite, word press and graphic design softwares.
• An ego-free attitude when it comes to taking constructive feedback and running with it.