Head, Media Relations/Internal Communications

Who we are.

We are a leading wealth management company specializing in investment immigration, investment advisory, wealth management, and insurance services, with footprints across the country and the continent. Supported by a vast network of elite, international reputable partners, it provides a wide range of investment solutions across geographies and asset classes. It has built a reputation for superior end-to-end service delivery and customer experience and has a unique corporate culture that undergirds its continued passion for offering superior service to its clientele.

The foundational philosophy of this company – to protect, grow, enhance, and optimize wealth - underscores its commitment to its clients."

Responsibilities:

• Establish beneficial contact with media houses in support of the company’s corporate goals and objectives
• Review draft articles, conference papers, speeches prepared for publication, press briefings, conferences and other related events
• Ensure the adequacy of media coverage at the company’s internal and external activities
• Ensure that the Executive Management team timeously receives daily media summaries of relevant company and industry development Proactively engage the media to avoid negative publicity.
• Participate in conflict resolution process to appropriately project the company’s corporate image
• Ensure the availability of up-to-date information (i.e. the note of a databank) of information from newspapers, magazines, and articles that may be of importance to the company
• Ensure the prompt circulation of information from Head Office, to all staff via the intranet/portal
• Liaise with units/groups to understand information requirements and give advice on effective presentation.
• Ensure minimal communication gap/lag between Management and all staff on new standards, policies, procedures etc.
• To edit/produce and plan house journal: Develop content and ensure effective and timely publication.
• Monitor staff trends and attitudes towards management and make recommendations to the Group Head on programs to endear staff to management and vice versa.
• Ensure that published content does not violate copyright laws
• Write copy for house magazine, staff intranet, email communication, social media handles, and other internal and external communication platforms.
• Devise and implement internal communication campaigns that support the company’s key objectives.

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess a good Honours degree from a recognized university in social sciences, Arts, Humanities, or other relevant fields.
  
• Candidates must have a cumulative experience of more than 8 years experience in a similar or related capacity, with a demonstrable track record of credible performance.
• Candidates should have the drive to work independently on a wide range of their department’s issues.
• Candidate should be exceptionally strong in oral and written communication. 
• Candidate should possess creative and Interpersonal Skills – Should be a creative leader within their teams and company-wide.
• Candidate should have in-depth knowledge of strategic issues affecting brand building and customer experience
• Relevant experience working in the media and/or PR Consultancy; or experience in a similar role in structured organizations, would be an added advantage
  
• Should be a top-class communicator
• Highly diligent and dependable
• Unfailingly courteous and customer-centric