Communications Specialist mereje (Third Party Recruitment) Marketing & Communications Lagos |Full Time Banking, Finance & Insurance | Confidential Job Description/Requirements Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for executing the Bank’s internal communication priorities Drive penetration of Bank’s key internal messaging priorities Assist with writing and editing internal and external publications including newsletters, email communication thought leadership articles etc. Generate and pitch business and social stories for intranet and employee engagement activities Copywriting for advertising, product flyers and product campaigns Work with customer service on customer communication emails, text messages and other communication Work closely with Media and Brand, Events & Sponsorship teams to PR strategies for various Bank initiatives. Perform duties as assigned by line supervisor and HOD Key Performance Indicator: Brand Perception Index Number or % of proactive media stories Coherent, efficient and effective internal communication platform and delivery Social media presence and customer participation on those platforms Job Requirements: B.A (Mass Communication, Journalism or related disciplines) Excellent writing skills Minimum 5 years experience designing and delivering strategic communications Experience working with a communications consultancy is a plus, especially for blue-chip clients in the financial industry Excellent proficiency with Word, PowerPoint Key Competency Requirements: Job Knowledge: High level, current international and African media contacts and strong relationships across the media sector; experience of crisis communications; proven experience in opinion editorial crafting, speech writing and general copywriting Capability to build and manage complex and sensitive stakeholder relationships Confident media operator Strategic thinker Ability to produce support for key business initiatives, including writing articles, creating PowerPoint slides, producing videos and analyzing survey results Skills/Competencies: Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment Ability to work and engage confidently with executive management and board of directors Ability to work in a high-pressure environment Strong consulting skills, robust project management skills, great analytical thinking and effective management and team working style Outstanding written and verbal communications skills