Communications Specialist at Rise Networks

Rise Networks is a Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Powered Learning, Research and Work Readiness Center working to improve the skill set of young professionals for industry fitness in the evolving digital world of work. We’re leveraging deep technologies and disruptive innovation to build progressive Careers and a first-rate National Workforce capable of driving the digital transformation and economic growth for Companies, Communities and Countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing the organization’s entire Communication direction and Roadmap by scripting, developing, editing Content for both our Offline and Online Audiences.
• Our Ideal Candidate should have extensive knowledge, experience and networks within the Technology Industry

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the Organization’s entire Information, Public Relations and Communications Management
• Monitors online and offline communication activities and creates budgets for them.
• Develop and implement marketing and communications campaigns and strategies and monitor their success
• Define key performance indicators for each communications channel which will indicate a campaign’s level of success
• Determine strategic communications campaigns that will help further organizational goals
• Create internal communications protocols and initiatives that will foster employee morale
• Oversee the creation of marketing and communications collateral to ensure that it is consistent with the organization’s brand, including white papers, website copy, and more
• Write and deliver internal newsletter on a monthly basis
• Represent the organization at events and press conferences
• Reach out to influencers, media and beyond in order to arrange story placement on a national and global level
• Writes and develops all articles and publications for all internal and external communication activities including constantly updating Organization’s Official Website
• Manages the organization’s implementation of assigned business and communication projects.
• Monitors information flow, files & archives strategic data and ensures professional & timely delivery of response to enquiries
• Provides general editorial services for social and other media platforms
• Gathers, analyzes and evaluates relevant data and provides comprehensive reports and decision memos.
• Writes and Prepares all Speeches for Events and Programs and prepares presentations, reports, statistical charts, briefings and minutes of Organization’s meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or other related degrees from a reputable university.
• 3+ years prior experience working in a marketing or communications role
• Proven success designing and executing marketing and communications strategies and campaigns
• Up to date on industry trends and able to stay ahead of the curve
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to think analytically and strategically
• Capable of working well as part of a team as well as independently
• Great multitasker and capable of simultaneously managing multiple projects with different deadlines
• Familiarity or experience working with CRM software is an asset
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Expert knowledge and a good understanding of Corporate Communication & PR business techniques, methodologies and tools
• Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.
• Excellent command of English Language [both written and spoken] and analytical, creative, outside-the-box thinker
• Able to interact with internal and external stakeholders of a diverse cultural mix

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2020.