Senior Social Media & Corporate Communications Manager

About this role

Sujimoto Construction Limited in Lagos is looking for a Senior Social Media and Corporate Communications Manager. The role involves leading the corporate communications function, managing a team, and ensuring consistent messaging across all channels. The successful candidate will handle media relations, crisis communications, executive communications, and internal communications to boost brand reputation and engagement. The position focuses on strategic storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and coordinating with design, marketing and digital teams. It targets experienced professionals with a strong background in corporate communications or PR seeking a senior leadership role.

What you would do

• Develop and implement a corporate communication strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead and manage the corporate communications team.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels and departments.
• Manage crisis communication plans and respond to sensitive issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists and PR partners.
• Prepare press releases, media kits, and talking points for leadership.
• Monitor media coverage and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Lead internal communications to enhance employee engagement and culture.
• Create content for newsletters, intranet, announcements and internal events.
• Oversee development of written, visual and digital communications including speeches and presentations.

What they are asking for

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

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