Corporate Communications Manager

Corporate Communications Managerin Guinness Nigeria Plc in Lagos Full-TimeIndustry FMCGSpecialization Marketing / Advertising / Branding and Media/Journalism Minimum Qualification MBA / MScRequired Experience 7 - 10 yearsApplication Deadline 2 weeks from nowJob DescriptionGuinness Nigeria Plc is one of the largest beverage companies in Nigeria. It is quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a significant player within the Nigerian Economy. Guinness Nigeria Plc’s vision is to become the most celebrated company in Nigeria.Responsibilities:Develops, manages and implements an integrated communication strategy.Builds Guinness Nigeria’s reputation by maintaining overview of communication needs, issues and opportunities across stakeholders within and outside Nigeria.Drives the creation of best practice leadership communications and engagement within Guinness Nigeria.Contributes to the formulation of strategy for the organisation ensuring that all communication policies and programmes support the organization’s overall strategic direction.Manages a comprehensive employee communications strategy and plan that directly supports the business strategy, vision and values and uses a range of appropriate tools that are measurable.Responsible for the development, management and evaluation of communication initiatives in line with plan e.g. weekly newsletter, leadership communications and project communications.Participates actively in crisis teams, ensuring communication plans are up to date.Manages a robust and integrated employee communications forum to facilitate sharing of best practice, cross-functional working and management of timely corporate and brand communication(s).Ensures message consistency and adoption of communication principles through building relationships with all key functions, audiences and coaching of Guinness Leadership Team.Leads communications for major business initiatives and events.Qualification/Experience:Bachelor degree and post graduate qualification in PR, marketing or journalism is preferable.Minimum 8 years experience working at a strategic level on business or brand related communications.Superior writing and oral communication skills.Proven track record of managing communication’s issues in a sensitive / controversial environment.Proven track record in communications and communication strategy development.Capable of leading the communications planning process and facilitating broader involvement in this process.Ability to influence senior stakeholders.Line manager experience and a track record of leading, developing & coaching a team.How to Apply:Interested candidates should apply within.http://www.jobberman.com/job/167542/...s-nigeria-plc/