Senior Social Media and Corporate Communications Manager

About this role

The role is for a Senior Social Media and Corporate Communications Manager at Sujimoto Construction Limited in Lagos. The position involves leading the corporate communications function, managing a team, handling media relations, and supporting executive communication needs. You will shape internal and external communications, strengthen brand reputation, ensure consistent messaging, and coordinate with design, marketing and digital teams. The employer is a luxury real estate and construction company with services in high-end development, facility management, and bespoke structures. The job focuses on strategic storytelling, media engagement, crisis communications, and executive visibility.

What you would do

• Monitor media coverage and analyse sentiment for leadership insights
• Enhance corporate reputation through storytelling, community engagement and thought leadership
• Lead internal communications to boost employee engagement and culture
• Create and manage content for newsletters, intranet, announcements and internal events
• Build and maintain relationships with media, journalists and PR partners
• Manage crisis communication plans and respond to sensitive issues
• Develop and implement a corporate communications strategy aligned with business goals
• Support HR and leadership communications during organisational changes
• Lead and manage the corporate communications team
• Oversee development of written, visual and digital communications (speeches, articles, presentations, reports) and coordinate with design, marketing and digital teams

What they are asking for

• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills with a portfolio
• Ability to work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and planning experience
• Proven experience in media relations and crisis communications
• Strong people management skills
• Media awareness and relationship-building
• Familiarity with digital tools, social media platforms and analytics
• 5+ years in corporate communications or PR roles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Creativity and attention to detail

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