Job Overview

As the Corporate Communications Manager, you will strengthen Slum2School’s corporate identity, manage media relations, and develop external communications strategies that reinforce donor confidence, brand integrity, and narrative impact. You will articulate our mission to diverse stakeholders, including donors, partners, beneficiaries, and the media.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Brand Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage brand identity and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms and materials.
• Support leadership with speeches, presentations, reports, and thought-leadership content.

Media Relations & External Communications

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media houses, and influencers.
• Secure high-value media coverage in local, national, and international outlets.
• Draft and distribute press releases, op-eds, and media statements.
• Manage crisis communication and serve as spokesperson when required.

Internal Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Drive employee engagement through effective internal communications strategies.
• Ensure timely dissemination of key organizational updates, policies, and initiatives.
• Support leadership in fostering a culture of transparency and open communication.

Digital & Social Media Management

• Oversee content creation and management for the organization’s website, blog, newsletters, and social media channels.
• Develop campaigns that increase digital visibility, engagement, and following.
• Monitor analytics to optimize digital communications strategy.

Project Management & Leadership

• Manage the communications team and external vendors (designers, PR agencies, etc.).
• Oversee budgets for communications and ensure cost-effective strategies.
• Support cross-departmental initiatives with communications expertise.
• Coordinate closely with the Marketing/Volunteer and Program teams to maintain integrated messaging and storytelling.
• Ensure operational support for broader communications campaigns and events.

 

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or external affairs—preferably in non-profit, regional NGO, or CSR environments.
• Ability to write compelling content in a narrative style tailored to audiences; strong storytelling instincts.
• Media relations experience and familiarity with Nigerian/international press landscapes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in digital communications tools and social media management.