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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communications Manager, Management
Job number: 485283
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Description
- We a seeking a seasoned Communications Leader to lead a team accountable for Communications (Corporate, Commercial, Consumer and Devices), Employee/Executive Communications, and Digital/Social & Owned Channels as well as partner with the Analyst Relations team in larger markets.
Qualifications
Experiences Required: Education, Key Experiences, Skills and Knowledge:
- At least 15 years as a strong communicator with experience across multiple Comms functions: agency, in house, employee, web, social, integrated marketing, etc.
- 8 – 10 years in Public Relations
- Atleast 5 years in People Management
- A seasoned Communications Leader with expertise in multiple discipline areas
- Awareness of and experience dealing with government and public affairs issues
- Experience in engaging with director to general manager to corporate vice president levels
- May be asked to act as an external spokesperson
- Business background and marketing experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) required with emphasis in journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications
- Knowledge of Microsoft products and the technology industry is strongly preferred
- Current knowledge of digital communications techniques and social media engagement.
Responsibilities
Strategy Development:
- Maintain a broader perspective, and identify and evaluate opportunities to enhance the business through cross-group collaboration
- Oversee local crisis management and escalate issues where needed
- Manage relationships with key media and influencers
- Participate and support local SLT as needed
- Align external and internal messages
- Track, Analyze and Report on Insights and Measurement
Team Development:
- Build effective and inclusive teams while developing and managing talent
- Drive Communication transformational change
- Be a team role model of the Microsoft values
- Evaluate and align resources as needed
- Establish a positive team and Comms culture
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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