GROUP HEAD NEW MEDIA AND DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT at JGC Group

, , Ghana -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Integrated Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Traditional Media, Digital Media, Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Analytical Thinking, Executive Presence, Collaboration, Influencing Skills, Judgment, Emotional Intelligence, Media Monitoring, Performance Management, Capability Building, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

ROLE PROFILE GROUP HEAD, NEW MEDIA & DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT Role Purpose Provide Group-wide strategic leadership for integrated media engagement, encompassing traditional media and new-generation digital platforms, to strengthen Jospong Group’s corporate reputation, stakeholder relationships, and public trust. The role leads the planning, governance, and execution of media strategies across the Group, ensuring the organization is reputation-resilient and prepared to communicate effectively during high-impact initiatives, policy-sensitive matters, and emerging issues—while balancing digital innovation with established traditional engagement channels. Reports To: Apex Chief Operating Officer (COO) Key Result Areas (KRAs) Group Integrated Media & Engagement Strategy Traditional Media Relations & Press Management Digital Engagement & Online Reputation Management Media Issues & Crisis Communications Leadership Media Platforms, Analytics & Performance Management Executive Media Advisory & Visibility Support Capability Building & Continuous Improvement KEY RESPOSIBILITIES Group Integrated Media Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute a Group-wide integrated media and engagement strategy aligned with corporate affairs, governmental relations, and brand objectives. Provide strategic leadership on the effective use of traditional and digital media platforms to enhance stakeholder engagement, public perception, and corporate visibility. Establish governance frameworks, policies, and standards for media engagement across subsidiaries and clusters. Ensure consistency of messaging and positioning across all Group media channels. Traditional Media Relations & Engagement Lead relationships with print, television, radio, and other mainstream media platforms. Oversee press engagement, media briefings, interviews, statements, and releases on behalf of the Group. Manage proactive media outreach to promote Group initiatives and thought leadership. Serve as escalation point for sensitive media enquiries and coverage. Digital Engagement & Online Reputation Management Lead proactive monitoring of digital channels to track public sentiment, emerging narratives, and reputational risks. Translate media and digital insights into actionable intelligence for executive leadership and relevant stakeholders. Build early-warning systems for emerging issues and public concerns affecting the Group. Media Issues & Crisis Communications Lead the Group’s media and digital response during reputational, regulatory, or policy-sensitive situations. Coordinate closely with Corporate Affairs, Governmental Relations, Legal, and Communications teams to ensure unified messaging. Oversee timely correction of misinformation and inaccurate narratives across both traditional and digital platforms. Provide real-time strategic guidance to leadership during crisis situations. Platforms, Analytics & Performance Management Oversee deployment and optimization of media monitoring and analytics tools across traditional and digital channels. Establish dashboards and reporting frameworks to measure reach, sentiment, engagement, and reputation indicators. Continuously improve media engagement practices using data-driven insights and global best practices. Executive Media Advisory & Visibility Support Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership on media positioning, digital presence, tone, timing, and platform utilization. Support executive communications during major announcements, stakeholder engagements, and high-profile events. Strengthen leadership visibility and thought leadership across appropriate traditional and digital platforms. Capability Building & Continuous Improvement Build internal media and digital engagement capability through coaching, frameworks, and knowledge-sharing across the Group. Keep abreast of emerging media trends, digital tools, and regulatory considerations to keep the Group future-ready. Drive innovation in media engagement while ensuring responsible, compliant, and ethical usage. JOB SPECIFICATION Education A Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field. A professional certification in Strategic Communications, Media Relations, or Reputation Management is an added advantage. Experience Minimum of twelve (12) years progressive experience in media relations, digital communications, or strategic communications, with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership or Group-level role. Proven experience managing traditional media engagement and digital platforms in complex, high-stakes, or reputation-sensitive environments. Prior exposure to corporate affairs, governmental relations, or large multi-business organizations is preferred. Core Competencies Integrated media strategy and stakeholder engagement Strong understanding of traditional and digital media ecosystems Reputation and crisis communications leadership Analytical thinking with ability to convert insights into strategy High level of judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence Executive presence and advisory capability Strong collaboration and influencing skills across senior stakeholders Ability to perform under pressure in fast-moving environments

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and executing a Group-wide integrated media and engagement strategy while leading traditional media relations and digital engagement efforts. It also includes managing media issues and crisis communications, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and corporate visibility.