Manager - Corporate Communications

About this role

The role is for a Manager of Corporate Communications at Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited, based in Niger. It involves developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies to advance the company’s objectives, protect its reputation, and manage relations with media, stakeholders and internal teams. The position requires leadership to oversee executive communications, media relations, crisis management, content creation, digital strategy, brand management, internal communications and public relations within the energy sector. The employer focuses on exploring underutilised basins and assets and operates the OML 30 asset as part of a joint venture in the Niger Delta. Candidates should have extensive experience in corporate communications, particularly in energy, with strong strategic and leadership capabilities.

What you would do

• Oversee and implement enterprise-wide reputation management initiatives.
• Lead development and execution of crisis communication plans and training.
• Conceptualise and drive global public relations campaigns to raise awareness of the company’s initiatives.
• Develop internal communication strategies to engage a diverse global workforce.
• Manage the corporate communications budget and supervise the team.
• Create and ensure consistency of brand guidelines and messaging across channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets internationally.
• Lead content creation across press releases, articles, web content, blogs and social media.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies using metrics.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic communications and thought leadership materials.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in corporate communications, preferably in oil and gas E&P.
• Proven expertise in crisis management, reputation management and strategic communications.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and team management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in digital platforms and social media strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to engage diverse global audiences.
• Experience with high-profile corporate events and stakeholder engagement programs.
• Understanding of Nigerian and African media landscape and established media relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and meet international timelines.

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