- Company: Ubulu Africa
- Location: Lagos
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Ubulu Africa is a digital innovation hub focused on driving impactful digital innovation across Africa. We are looking for a Brand and Communications Specialist to help shape our brand voice, manage communications, and tell the stories behind our programmes and partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage brand and communications plans for priorities, programmes, products, and events.
- Shape and maintain Ubulu Africa’s brand voice, core messages, and positioning across all channels.
- Write, review, and edit content for social media, newsletters, websites, and campaigns.
- Turn programmes, research, and partnerships into engaging written and multimedia content.
- Plan and manage digital communications, including content calendars and performance reviews.
- Lead communications around launches, innovation challenges, and key milestones.
- Develop creative briefs and coordinate visual and video assets with internal and external creatives.
- Collaborate with Programmes, Engineering, and Operations to identify communication needs early.
- Build relationships with media, ecosystem platforms, and partners to strengthen visibility.
- Prepare press releases, media briefs, and other external communication materials.
- Track indicators such as reach, engagement, and media visibility to improve future communication.
Requirements
- 5 or more years of relevant experience in brand communications, corporate communications, or public relations.
- Demonstrated experience planning and delivering communications strategies across multiple channels.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills for diverse audiences.
- Ability to research complex subject matter and simplify it for clear communication.
- Strong understanding of brand positioning, messaging, and audience needs.
- Experience managing digital content and using performance metrics to improve results.
- Experience with media relations and building visibility through relevant platforms.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with media, partners, and communities.
- Experience developing creative briefs and coordinating creative partners.
- Strong planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Experience working with innovation, technology, or social impact organizations is an advantage.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below.
