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Communications Officer
As the Communications Officer at Pullus Africa, your primary responsibility will be to manage communication strategies and activities. You will play a crucial role in crafting and disseminating impactful messages, coordinating public relations efforts, and ensuring effective communication both internally and externally.
Job Type : Full Time
Responsibilities:
- Devise and execute comprehensive communication plans aligned with organisational goals.
- Create strategies to enhance the organisation\’s public image and brand.
- Produce engaging and effective content for various communication channels, including press releases, newsletters, social media,speeches and the organization\’s website.
- Manage and update content on digital platforms to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
- Handle media inquiries and arrange interviews, press conferences, and other events.
- Develop and implement internal communication strategies to ensure effective information flow within the organization.
- Create and distribute internal newsletters, memos, and updates.
- Act as a spokesperson during times of crisis, providing accurate and timely information to the media and the public.
- Develop crisis communication plans and protocols.
- Coordinate and execute communication strategies for events, conferences, and other organizational activities.
- Ensure effective promotion and coverage of events.
- Oversee and manage the organization\’s social media accounts.
- Create engaging content and monitor social media trends.
- Collaborate with various departments to gather information and ensure consistent messaging.
- Work closely with marketing, HR, and other teams on communication initiatives.
- Creates timely reports for all communication campaigns
- Prepare and manage the organization’s budget regarding communication
- Conduct surveys or contact people of the target audience to understand their views
- Ensure that all marketing and communications material align with the brand’s standards
- Maintain digital media archives (photos, videos)
- Prepare and manage the organization’s budget regarding communication
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of writing and editorial experience
- Bachelor\’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a communications role, preferably in a corporate or organizational setting.
- Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms.
- Outstanding written and oral communications skills
- Crisis management experience is a plus.
- Knowledge in social media strategies and best industry practices
- Creative, innovative, and detail-oriented
- Graphic design skills a plus
- Excellent work ethic
- Bi-lingual ability is an added advantage.
- Resides in Kaduna
Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted.
