Marketing and Communications Consultant, GCC Africa (Remote) at TransUnion

What you’ll bring:

• A strategic marketing communications mindset that ensures key messaging, positioning and measurable objectives are all in alignment with overall global and assigned business unit goals
• Superior oral and written communication skills, with a temperament to confidently represent, persuade others and negotiate in the best interests of the company
• Ability to develop and deploy compelling content – this may include email, intranet stories, presentations, website content, by-line articles, videos, talking points/speaker opportunities, Q&A, social media, digital signage and more
• Ability to help with end-to-end event coordination of internal corporate events (including town halls) and external branding events such as conferences, workshops, etc.
• Ability to use analytical capabilities to assess program impact and to shape and improve future activity
• Ability to work with multiple, cross-functional teams and resources in Africa and across TU’s other GCCs and channel-specific teams in other geographies
• Aptitude to guide cross functional teams in our GCC, adhering to the corporate communication standards of TransUnion
• Experience working with outside agencies and wider suppliers for effective delivery of key activity
• A flair for creativity, flexibility and initiative
• Ability to form collaborative working relationships (internal and external) at all levels
• Willingness to support the broader corporate communications team on key projects
• Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned

Impact You'll Make:

We’d love to see:

• Communications portfolio experience – excellent verbal and written communications skills, with significant writing experience 
• A minimum of 5+ years relevant professional experience, preferably at a marketing/communications/PR agency or in a corporate communications setting
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or another related field and/or professional qualification in related field

Impact you’ll make:

• Act as primary consultant for our Global Capability Centre in Africa on all communication matters with strong expertise across channels
• Help build the GCC in Africa’s reputation (and support wider global brand messaging)
• Build productive relationships and identify compelling stories and activity to foster a positive associate experience and showcase our employer of choice status. As a strong writer you’ll have the tools to bring these stories to life in an engaging and compelling way (across all communication channels and disciplines)
• Oversee/support projects from start to finish, including creative direction, execution and measurement
• Grow alongside our Global Capability Centre in Africa – this role will be hands on but have the ability to progress as our business grows

Additional information:

• The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to simultaneously handle multiple streams of work
• The candidate should be a passionate communicator who is eager to create deliverables