Corporate Communication Lead

Job Purpose

Provide professional and proactive support in the development and execution of EDO’s communications strategy. Contribute to the planning and delivery of PR campaigns, media engagement, content creation, and event management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values. Strengthening collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, while enhancing EDO’s visibility and reputation in the energy sector.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Corporate Communication Strategy

• Execute a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with EDO’s vision, mission and strategic objectives.
• Lead all internal and external communications, ensuring consistency in messaging and brand positioning across all platforms, including media, social media, and corporate publications.
• Partner with the focal point for all corporate affairs related matters ensuring accurate and effective communication of key messages to the media, industry stakeholders and the public.

Public Relations and Media Engagement Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets and journalists to secure positive media coverage and manage EDO’s reputation.
• Implement crisis communication strategies and lead the company’s response to media inquiries during incidents or emergencies.
• Monitor media trends and public sentiments, providing insight and recommendations to the executive team on managing the company’s reputation a public perception
• Manage the end-to-end execution of communication activities and events, including overseeing media outreach, coordinating logistics, and handling agency and vendor relationships — from contract negotiation to deliverable management — ensuring alignment with brand and communication goals.

Government and Regulatory Relations

• Implement strategies for engaging with government bodies, regulatory agencies and industry associations to advance EDO’s interest and influence public policy.
• Monitor regulatory developments and legislative changes that could impact the company’s operations, providing guidance and strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Support EDO’s efforts in industry forums, regulatory hearings, and government meetings to advocate for policies and regulations that support EDO’s objectives.

Event Management:

• Manage event logistics from concept to completion, including venue selection, vendor coordination, guest communications, and post-event follow-up.
• Ensure brand consistency and strategic alignment across all event-related activities and communications

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise and build relationships with all related media, including press, broadcasting, television, and electronic media to strengthen EDO’s footprints in relation to its initiatives and achievements.
• Organize and host press conferences on relevant topics, strategic initiatives, plans, and manage interviews to widen reach to relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external service providers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of services.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of vendors and contractors, ensuring adherence to agree upon SLA’s.
• Manage contracts, including service agreements and ensure that all terms and conditions are met.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• Experience in implementing corporate communications strategies.
• Demonstrate mastery in corporate communication.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate branding, including the development and execution of brand positioning, messaging frameworks, and visual identity guidelines.
• Strong networking abilities with a well-established network of media contacts, industry professionals, and relevant stakeholders.

Soft Skills

• Multi-tasking
• Commercial Acumen
• Analytical thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Problem solving
• Business partnering