Lead - Corporate Communication

Responsibilities

• Advise and consult with internal and external stakeholders to determine communications requirements and provide subject matter expertise in support of developing communications plans and related activities.
• Responsible for Building strategic, integrated communications programs related to company initiatives, corporate strategy and long-term vision that apply creative tactics across a variety of external and internal communication channels.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of social media trends and effective social engagement.
• Collaborate with internal departments - including Marketing / Commercial, Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, People (human resources), Strategy, and IT - to ensure integrated storytelling to get the most from communications efforts.
• Oversee issues management and crisis communications situations, including after-hours media relations and other duties as determined by the Head Corporate Communications.
• Responsible for managing the activities of the press office and for the oversight of all press releases, supported by a small team.
• Work with the Head to manage communications agency / business partner relationships.
• Responsible for Selecting, managing and monitoring performance of PR (public relations) agencies across the network. Liaising with PR agencies, local marketing and management team on local strategy, PR opportunities and media-related activities.
• Leading the team in developing and managing an integrated corporate communication plan and calendar of activity to build the company brand and strengthen the market position.
• Critical lead on New Business proposals delivering multi-channel pitches to grow existing client list.

Qualifications

A Master's Degree in Mass Communication along with MBA (preferable)

Min 10 -15 years of relevant experience

Skills Required

Media Relations, issues management, crisis communications, Public Relations