Corporate Communication Specialist

Full Job Description

Tincan Island Container Terminal Limited (TICT), established in 2004 is a multinational company operating in Nigeria with its Terminal located at Tin-can Island Port, Terminal B (2nd Gate), Apapa, Lagos and has its Head Office at 1/3 Point Road, Apapa, Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Communication Specialist
Employment type: Full-time
Work Model: On-site

Job Overview
• The Corporate Communication Specialist will take ownership of all company Corporate Communication (corporate profile, brochure, press, advertising, gifts, events, corporate communication, websites etc.) and ensure a coordinated and consistent message across.
• He or she will contribute to the formulation of strategy for the organization ensuring that all communication policies and programmes supports the organization's overall strategic direction.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for the development, preparation, design, and evaluation of communication initiatives in line with plan (weekly newsletter, leadership communications, project communications, etc.)
• Supervises the quality and appropriateness of communication activities internally or externally produced.
• Ensures corporate identity is followed to achieve uniformity and synergy.
• Manage a comprehensive employee communications strategy and plan that directly supports the business strategy, vision and values and uses a range of appropriate tools and is measurable.
• Develops and executes plans for the design, writing and production of external communications materials, including brochures, memos, newsletters, etc.
• Provides brand communication and advertising strategy leadership.
• Develop media strategy and monitor deployment and compliance.
• Coordinate external brand activities and ensure compliance with brand guidelines/objectives.
• Initiating and monitoring communication activities in order to realize the desired uniform and integral positioning of the company.
• Designs, prepares and rolls out internal employee surveys as and when required by the business. Collate feedback.
• Be responsible for communicating to the internal audiences in times of a crisis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by line manager.

Minimum Educational Qualifications/Certifications/Years of Experience
• Minimum of BSC in communications, public relations, or any relevant field.
• 5 years of experience as a corporate communication specialist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working at a senior role.
• Excellent knowledge of shipping operations
• Excellent knowledge of unionized environment.
• 6 – 7 years of experience in copywriting and editing.
• Proficient in the use of PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in using various communications platforms and tools.

Must-Have Skills
• Strategic communication skills.
• Proficient command of English.
• Presentation and writing proficiency.
• Interpersonal and networking skills.

Nice to Have Skills
• Media Relations.
• Crisis Management.

Behavioral Attributes
• Organizational and planning abilities.
• Problem-solving skills to handle sensitive issues that might arise surrounding the company’s public image.
• A kind and professional demeanor to project a positive image for the company.
• Critical thinking abilities and attention to detail.

Total Compensation: Attractive

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.