Executive Speech Writer Job at an Oil and Gas Company in Nigeria

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Job Title: Executive Speech Writer

Employer: Oil and Gas Company

Recruiter: Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Department/Unit: Office of the Executive Vice Chairman

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Reports to: Executive Vice Chairman

Internal relationships: All employees

Role Summary: Executive Speech writing, provide strategic communications support to the Executive Vice Chairman which include writing speeches, presentations, talking points, scripts, blogs, op-eds, white papers and other communications, as needed.

Responsibilities:

•   Responsible for internal and external communication that position the organization in the right public image

•   Establish and maintain strategic relationships with sponsors of industry and leadership conferences, forums, industry fairs and other events in order to secure favorable agenda placement for the Executive Vice Chairman and other Management executives.

•   Research audience expectations, event agenda, topics and remarks of other speakers, focusing the purpose of each speech to tailor messages for audience appeal and impact.

•   Responsible for translating statistics into a script and ensuring all presentations are precise and accurate.

•   Provide research, writing, editing and fact-checking for the EVC's speeches and all company presentations

Key Skills and competencies:

•   Exceptional writing, messaging and positioning skills.

•   Strong sense of narrative and storytelling to illustrate points and connect with audiences.

•   Creativity and the ability to tell a story using visual and writing tools.

•   Ability to build consensus among a diverse leadership team and manage multiple

•   Responsibilities while delivering high-quality communication under tight deadlines.

•   Respect for discretion and ability to manage sensitive situations in a confidential manner.

•   Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in fact-checking and research activities.

•   Ability to regularly travel

•   Effective communication skills.

•   Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite.

•   Good presentation skills

•   Interpersonal and people management skills.

•   Good time management and organisational skills.

•   Excellent record keeping abilities.

Candidates Requirements:

Education:

•   Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field.

•   Relevant professional qualification e.g NUJ will be an added advantage.

Experience: 15years working experience in a relevant role (e.g writing for political campaigns and high profile organizational leaders.

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