Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited is recruiting a Digital Communications Officer to support the development and execution of digital communications and social media strategies for Oando Plc and its subsidiaries.
The successful candidate will help strengthen brand awareness, audience engagement and corporate reputation through creative digital campaigns, online community management, compelling storytelling and data-driven communications. The role will also support the digital presence of key executives and promote Oando’s employer brand across relevant platforms.
Job Details
- Job Title: Digital Communications Officer
- Company: Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Department: Corporate Communications
- Reports To: Corporate Communications Manager
- Minimum Experience: 5–6 years
- Application Deadline: Not Specified
Key Responsibilities
Digital Strategy and Campaign Execution
- Develop and execute integrated digital and social media campaigns for Oando Plc and its subsidiaries.
- Prepare monthly content calendars aligned with corporate communications priorities, events and business objectives.
- Identify digital marketing opportunities and develop creative campaigns that strengthen brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Plan and execute social media competitions and interactive digital activities.
- Monitor campaign performance using analytics tools and prepare reports to guide future improvements.
Online Community Management and Engagement
- Manage online communities across the company’s digital and social media channels.
- Respond to comments, complaints and compliments promptly and professionally.
- Increase audience reach, followers, shares and engagement through relevant content and active community management.
- Monitor online conversations and audience sentiment to identify potential reputational concerns.
- Support the maintenance of a positive and consistent brand image across digital platforms.
Content Creation and Employer Branding
- Develop original content featuring employees, workplace experiences, company values and organisational milestones.
- Work with the Internal Communications team to create engaging employer-brand content.
- Produce platform-appropriate formats, including short-form videos, reels and social media carousels.
- Coordinate with employees and departmental leaders to source authentic stories and obtain the necessary approvals and consent.
- Monitor engagement with culture-related content and use insights to improve future campaigns.
Subsidiary Brand Development
- Create digital content that communicates the business focus, strengths and strategic ambitions of Oando’s subsidiaries.
- Translate technical, commercial and strategic developments into accessible content for external audiences.
- Promote subsidiary projects, partnerships, investments and milestones through relevant digital channels.
- Identify industry conversations, events and platforms that can increase the visibility of each subsidiary.
Vendor Management and Crisis Communications
- Manage digital and advertising agencies from briefing through execution and delivery.
- Monitor vendor performance against agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
- Identify and escalate emerging digital issues and negative sentiment to the Digital Communications Manager.
- Support crisis communications by coordinating timely, accurate and approved messages across digital channels.
- Guide the Digital Communications Analyst and Digital Intern in daily content execution and online community management.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably in the Social Sciences, Business Administration or Humanities.
- At least five to six years of marketing communications experience, including exposure to public relations, social media or events.
- Experience leading or coordinating a team is an advantage.
- Proven experience developing and executing digital and social media campaigns from planning to performance analysis.
- Experience managing content and online communities across Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and other relevant platforms.
- Familiarity with content management systems.
- Experience using analytics and media tracking tools such as Supermetrics, Looker, Google Analytics and Google Search Console, alongside native social media analytics tools.
- Experience managing external digital and advertising agencies.
- Ability to combine strategic planning with hands-on execution and effective stakeholder engagement.
Additional Advantages
The following qualifications and skills would be beneficial:
- Experience providing live event coverage through social media.
- Experience developing digital content focused on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues or sustainability.
- Relevant digital marketing certifications, such as Google Analytics, Meta Blueprint or HubSpot Content Marketing.
- Strong storytelling, presentation and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate business developments into engaging digital content.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official Oando recruitment portal. Applicants should highlight relevant experience in digital strategy, social media management, content creation, campaign analytics and corporate communications.
Application Link: Apply for the Digital Communications Officer Job at Oando
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.