Shell Nigeria (SNEPCO): Speech Writers

Shell companies have been exploring for and producing hydrocarbons for over a century. Today, Exploration & Production (EP) employs some 17,000 people worldwide and has interests in ventures in 36 different countries. SNEPCO is currently looking to recruit two Speech Writers in our Lagos office Responsibilities Job Purpose: To help Shell Nigeria leaders develop and tell a compelling company story to a broad and global audience, and help them ensure widespread understanding of Shell's strategy,  strengths and objectives, internally and externally. Also, to assist other communicators in Shell to tell stories from a Group perspective as well as contribute to maintaining worldwide consistency in Shell messaging Principal Accountabilities: Research, write, edit and publicise speeches and talking points for senior leadership· Provide visual support material if appropriate· Develop and maintain a global network of Shell resource personnel Work with speakers, experts and Investor Relations in researching and drafting speeches· Work with web team and Media Relations in publishing final versions of speeches· Crafting and editing of staff messages and notifications as well as content for internal and external channels (print and web)· Assisting in editorial style for all written communications· Editing internal and external publications such as Shell World Nigeria,  company reports, content for calendars and diaries· Managing appropriate contracts (printing of calendars, diaries, greeting cards etc.) Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Social Sciences or related field· 8-10 years proven experience in speechwriting for senior leaders· Excellent oral and written communication skills (detail-oriented)· Good word-processing, internet, powerpoint skills are essential· Mastery of the English language· Ability to multi-task · High degree of enthusiasm and interest, as well as flexibility, creativity and goal-oriented Deadline is 21 August 2009 Click here for more details.