Communications Lead Job at Ventoven Limited

Ventoven is a shared services company, focused on offering top notch Human Resource Services, Procurement, IT Support and Accounting services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position:  Communications Lead
Job Location: 
Abuja

Details

  • The role will also be responsible for promoting and nurturing a thriving and vibrant community of Entrepreneurs by adopting series of engaging activities and events; initiating communications geared towards stimulating growth, value and overall profitability/engagement of the community.

Job Expectations
Strategy:


  • This role is accountable for leading the strategic development of communication plans and elevating the organization's corporate profile.
  • Responsible for developing a consistent internal and external corporate brand messaging strategy that is reflected across all Company programs.
  • Develops communications key messages and talking points and manages the implementation across all communications programs.
  • Assist with strategic communication requirements for executive, including presentation storyboards and deck designs, interview talking points and speech writing.

Content development:

  • Provide communication support across the entire Company Directorates.
  • Create content which is super focused on making the Company a thought leader in tech entrepreneurship and early-stage investing in Africa.
  • Generate regular content that highlights the achievements of portfolio companies.
  • Design, proofread and revise communications to be published through all the company’s communication channels.
  • Creating and supporting the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films, and multimedia programs.

Web and Social Media Management:

  • Maintaining and updating information on the organization’s website, scheduling and publishing contents on the social media platforms.
  • Drive growth of social media followership and engagement.

Public relations and community building:

  • Build strong relationships with press locally and internationally to ensure the Company’s continuously get positive media coverage.
  • Write press releases for announcements and ensure distribution among appropriate media contacts.
  • Carry out community building and advocacy efforts both online and offline.
  • Responsible for aggressively growing usage and engagement of the Company’s online forum.

Skills & Requirements
Job Requirements:

  • An in-depth knowledge of corporate communications and public relations within a business-to-business/customers and, or business-to-government communications industry((preferably in the technology industry).
  • Experience providing creative and art direction to designers to achieve corporate initiatives.
  • Experience working within a public company and promoting the organization globally.
  • Strong organization and time management skills that enable the employee to prioritize and manage a high volume of detailed work with conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills to facilitate routine and accelerated work requests with suppliers and manage internal corporate expectations.
  • Immense personal initiative is required to anticipate requests before they are received.
  • A positive and professional team player attitude that works well under pressure and is flexible and responsible.
  • Attention to detail and a good head for numbers.
  • A robust understanding of the tech ecosystem.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), and online communications tools (WordPress, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)

Experience/Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field.
  • 2-3 years professional experience in business-to-business/customer and, or business-to-government communications (preferably in the technology industry).
  • Experience in managing programs, with a "roll up the sleeves and get it done" approach. Must be able to work independently.
  • 2-3 years experience in a corporate or marketing communications role within the communications industry.
  • Minimum 3 years experience managing communications resources, including internal and external relationships, vendors and agencies.
  • Proven experience with strategic planning, messaging strategy, corporate communications, public relations, brand development, content development, writing, web and social media, project management, presentation development, vendor/agency management, budget management, presentation development.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time (including international travel).
  • Proven experience in working with senior-level executives
  • Must provide the following professional references as applicable:
    • Previous supervisor(s),
    • Previous direct report(s) (if applicable),
    • And previous vendor(s) and/or client(s).