Corporate Communications Executive

Westbridge Industries Limited is committed to establishing itself as the leading provider of Lubricants, Cargo transportation, Dredging operations, and Agro Products throughout the West African sub-region and across the African continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Communications Executive

Location: Mowe, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Corporate Communications Executive is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that promote the organization’s corporate identity, reputation, values, products, and activities.
• The role involves managing internal and external communications, media relations, corporate content, stakeholder engagement, and digital communication channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate communication plans aligned with the organization’s business objectives.
• Draft, edit, and distribute corporate communications, including press releases, newsletters, speeches, official statements, reports, and internal memos.
• Manage internal communication channels to ensure employees receive timely, accurate, and relevant information.
• Support external communications and maintain positive relationships with journalists, media organizations, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate media engagements, interviews, press conferences, corporate events, and public relations activities.
• Monitor media coverage and public perception of the organization and prepare regular media monitoring reports.
• Manage and create content for corporate websites, social media platforms, newsletters, and other communication channels.
• Ensure consistency of the organization’s corporate identity, tone, messaging, and brand standards across all communication materials.
• Assist with crisis and issues management by preparing communication materials and supporting the implementation of crisis communication plans.
• Prepare speeches, talking points, presentations, briefing notes, and other communication materials for senior management.
• Coordinate corporate events, campaigns, employee engagement activities, and stakeholder communication initiatives.
• Conduct research on industry trends, public opinion, competitor communication activities, and emerging communication risks.
• Work closely with departments such as Human Resources, Marketing, Legal, Operations, and Executive Management to coordinate organizational messaging.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of media contacts, stakeholders, communication materials, and corporate records.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication campaigns and recommend improvements.
• Support corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, community relations, and reputation-management initiatives.
• Ensure all corporate communications comply with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• Professional certification in communications, public relations, or marketing is an advantage.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, journalism, or a related field.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Media and public relations skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent presentation and public-speaking abilities.
• Social media and digital communication knowledge.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and communication issues appropriately.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• Understanding of corporate branding and reputation management.
• Effectiveness and reach of corporate communication campaigns.
• Quality and timeliness of communication materials.
• Positive media coverage and stakeholder engagement.
• Growth and engagement across corporate digital channels.
• Employee satisfaction with internal communications.
• Successful execution of corporate events and communication initiatives.
• Response time and effectiveness during communication crises.
• Consistency and compliance with corporate brand guidelines.
• Quality and accuracy of media monitoring and communication reports.

Salary
Competitive.