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Senior Communications Officer
full-time
lekki,
Lagos
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Job Summary
The Senior Communications Officer assists the Head of Communications manage all aspects of communication to the Church community and externally
Job Details
Key Result Areas (What)
(List expected results that must
be achieved o fulfil job purpose)
Supporting Activities (How)
(What are the key activities undertaken to achieve the desired end results?)
Communication 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 communication
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 team lead 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 script writing, 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, trainings 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,
elev8 magazine, invitation cards, posters, brochures and
fliers;
• 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 achievement of KPIs and
periodically provide feedback to ensure enhanced
performance.
• Identify development needs of team members and ensure
that these are fulfilled 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
Requirements
Educational Qualification
•First degree in from a reputable university with a
minimum of 2:1
• Post-Graduate 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
screen writing, 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 sufficient to execute, lead or advise others in
assuring that upcoming online communication and
audience engagement tools and channels are fully
leverage
• 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
About Company
The Elevation Church
The Elevation Church is a nondenominational, multi-location of 20,000 members religious organization. It exists to develop its members as witnesses of Christ, empowering them to attain the highest level of distinction and greatness while serving God and humanity.