Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDCNL) is recruiting to the role of Internal Communications Adviser/Editor in Lagos, Nigeria.
Job ID: F36954
Responsibilities of Internal Communications Adviser/Editor:
To support the Internal Communications Manger in coordinating and managing the production of Shell World Nigeria and other internal publications, journals, newsletters etc, and facilitating the timely dissemination of information to both internal and external stakeholders. To write, edit and publicise key messages and stories about the company and its employees in a variety of publications and media. To manage activities pertaining to the internal and external Shell Nigeria websites, Shell Nigeria’s social media strategy for effective reputation management and to promote goodwill to Shell's business.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Source and develop stories and draw up story list for each quarterly edition of Shell World to accurately reflect and publicise the company's position and endeavors.
- Write, edit and publicise key messages and stories in a variety of publications and media including articles/stories for channels including print, web, videos and Shell reports.
- Manage and control information display on the Shell intranet/internet websites and social media forums to promote effective information dissemination.
- Undertake research, writing, editing and production of articles in support of other corporate publications to enhance internal and external communications through publications.
- Draft/edit/publish staff notifications.
- Responsible for editorial review of all internal and external documents as required before publication or external use.
- Help to develop and enforce consistent Shell writing style.
Requirements of this role:
- Native English speaker with excellent oral and written communications skills. Proficiency in other language(s) would be advantageous.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communication-related field and 5-7 years (corporate) experience in journalism, preferably with print/electronic/new media or a Master’s degree with 3-5 years experience. Communications experience in a variety of industries and countries is highly beneficial.
- Clear understanding/knowledge of print and web processes and objectives, and social media.
- Excellent business and creative writing skills
- Editing skills
- Ability to deliver on time under pressure
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines and a wide range of tasks simultaneously
- Openness, flexibility, creativity and focused on getting results
- High degree of enthusiasm and interest
The application will open until 30th June, 2013.
How to apply?
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