Senior Communications Officer at The Elevation Church

Reports to: Head, Communications
Supervises: Communications Team

Key Deliverables
Communications Strategy:

• Work with the Head, Communications (HC) in crafting and implementing strategies to achieve the vision, plans and objectives of the Church.
• Plug identified communications gaps in the Church.
• Coordinate the implementation of agreed communications programs to enhance the reputation of TEC.
• Managing, planning and implementing a proactive communication program to enhance the reputation of TEC.
• Providing detailed reports of communications activities, including return-on-investment analyses.
• Work with the Head, Communications to develop and manage the annual communications/publicity budget.

Public Relations:

• Work with HC to evolve a PR strategy for TEC and her subsidiaries.
• Implement said strategies to achieve defined objectives.
• Work on press and media relations with a view to forging meaningful relationships that align with the objectives of TEC.

Editorial Work:

• Reviewing all internal and external communications with a view to ensure accuracy, good language and brand consistency.
• This includes, but is not limited to magazines, online platforms, books, publicity materials etc.

Content Generation:

• Produce content for distribution through several information channels and platforms. Content could be gathered through several mechanisms.
• Edit said content to impeccable standards.
• Engage in scriptwriting, copywriting, and other creative writing expressions.

Social Media Management:

• Assist in coordinating the execution of TEC’s social media strategy across all expressions. This may include content development, training and general administration

Publicity:

• Programs and events. Evolve and execute publicity strategies for TEC and her subsidiaries.
• Drive the implementation of the publicity strategy of the church. Ensure that all publicity media and materials are properly produced, maintained and updated with current information.
• Assist in overseeing internal and external communications and presentations, overseeing digital communication, including the content for the church website, social media, publications, printed materials, posters, brochures and flyers;
• Maintaining extensive and positive relationships with national and international media;
• Maintain the public relations function of TEC, establishing and maintaining active relationships with secular, denominational and interfaith media

Process Management:

• Develop and implement systems and procedures necessary for the smooth operation of the communications function
• Ensure proofing and quality assurance and overall adherence to TEC brand standards
• Providing detailed reports of communications activities, including return-on-investment analysis;

Leadership:

• Provide responsible leadership for all teams within the Communications unit, setting the example for an environment of creativity, innovation and problem-solving.
• Guide team members towards the achievement of KPIs and periodically provide feedback to ensure enhanced performance.
• Identify the development needs of team members and ensure that these are fulfilled in a planned manner.
• Drive engagement and motivation of team members
• Coordinate the production and submission of monthly team reports
• Coaching and mentoring of team members.

Educational Qualifications

• First Degree from a reputable university with a minimum of 2:1
• Postgraduate Degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations / Public Affairs, Journalism or other related disciplines is advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years experience in communications and media management.

Relevant Experience:

• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience working with a high-performance team in a communications/publicity capacity
• Experience working with multimedia, social media, web design, graphics and other communications/publicity management teams
• Experience working within a production team

Relevant Skills:

• Proven writing and editing skills.
• Writing skills include screenwriting, editorial writing, writing press releases etc.
• Excellent command of (written and spoken) English
• Ability to convey complex ideas in a creative, clear, direct, and lively style.
• Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and team skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• An in-depth understanding and problem-solving approach to project management as it relates to complex, multifunctional project
• Knowledge and applied work experience in social media principles are sufficient to execute, lead or advise others in assuring that upcoming online communication and audience engagement tools and channels are fully leveraged
• Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and capably handle/juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills
• Strong relationship management, strategy development, project management, problem-solving and change management skills

Attitude and Behavioural Traits:

• A dedicated Christian, positive attitude, self-starter, assertive, committed to excellence, and feels a calling to help fulfil the church’s mission
• Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, team player
• A highly committed and motivated individual
• Humility
• Willingness to go the extra mile.