Head, Corporate Communications

Responsibilities:

• Drives strategy, brand, and reputation management
• Leads media relations and stakeholder engagement
• Ensures consistent messaging across internal, external, and digital channels
• Manages crises and reputational risks
• Provides strategic counsel to leadership while fostering employee engagement and enhancing Etazuma’s public image.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field from a recognised university.
• Master’s degree in Communication preferred.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in corporate communications/ public relations over the last 3–5 years.
• Minimum of 6–10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven track record in managing high-profile corporate communication campaigns and crisis situations.
• Experience managing complex community relations and CSR initiatives in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, including regulatory bodies, host communities, and joint venture partners.
• Experience providing communication oversight to multiple entities or client companies.
• Communication - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media relations network and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to translate corporate objectives into communication plans.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and analytics.
• Strong leadership, team-building, mentorship, and project management capabilities
• Stakeholder Management – Excellent relationship-building and conflict management capabilities.