Regional Communications Manager at Luminate

RESPONSIBILTIES

The Regional Communications Manager will have a range of responsibilities to include the following:

• Managing and building the profile and reputation of Luminate in the region through its external communications, media relations, and thought leadership work
• Executing integrated communications plans to support the regional objectives of the organisation
• Carrying out media relations activity. Explore new and creative ways to engage with media and influencers
• Supporting internally and externally organised events, including theme development, speaker recruitment, content preparation, promotion and event logistics
• Working closely with the VP, Africa and funding leads to build their profiles to ensure they are being sought out as commentators
• Proactively advise on reputational or other risks for Luminate's operations in the region
• Creating engaging content and articulate compelling narratives in line with Luminate's corporate messaging and priorities
• Drafting high-quality collateral including press releases, media briefings, talking points, and blogs/op-eds
• Supporting social media and digital communications, including writing content
• Effectively building and managing relationships with partners, communication agencies, vendors, and a wide range of other stakeholders
• Maintaining and updating media contact lists/databases, and organising press conferences/briefings

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Note: We view this section as a guide, not a checklist. We encourage you to apply even if you don't satisfy every single bullet on this list.

• Mid-level role requiring several years of professional experience in a variety of communication roles (including both in-house and agency roles) across Africa and will have some experience of working in a fast moving, issues-based, highly decentralised, global organisation across multiple countries or regions
• Motivated by the breadth, complexity, and nuances of Luminate's work and adept at juggling multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously
• Experience in purpose-driven social impact work such as corporate social responsibility, social change, philanthropy, or has a demonstrable interest in the issues/topics closely related to Luminate's areas of work
• Highly organised and have expertise in and enthusiasm for working across media relations, content creation, social media, and campaign execution. Able to demonstrate positive outcomes in previous work
• Highly collaborative and diplomatic, but also comfortable working autonomously, in fast-moving, sometimes highly ambiguous and challenging professional contexts
• Excellent relationship-building skills, must be able to quickly do so both internally and externally, building rapport with key stakeholders, while demonstrating good judgment and dynamic, persuasive communications skills. Experience in working and building strong relationships with media, commentators, and other influencers
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Must be fluent and confident in English (spoken and written)