Communications Specialist

Company: LifeCo Holdings Limited

Location: Blantyre

Job Type: Full Time

Deadline: 2026-02-24

POSITION: DIGITAL MARKETER / COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (Contract Basis)

Location: Blantyre (or as designated)

 


OVERVIEW

LifeCo Holdings Limited is seeking a dynamic, creative, and business-minded Digital Marketer / Communications Specialist on a contract basis to support our digital communication and brand storytelling initiatives.

The successful candidate will drive our digital presence and communicate insurance and financial services solutions in a clear, engaging, and impactful way.

This role is suited for a professional who can translate business strategy into compelling content that resonates with both corporate and individual audiences.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute social media and digital communication strategies aligned with LifeCo’s business objectives.

  • Create high-quality, engaging content across platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and website channels.

  • Tell compelling stories that simplify and humanize insurance, pension, and asset management solutions.

  • Design and produce visual and video content for campaigns, product launches, and corporate communications.

  • Manage and grow LifeCo’s social media pages, including content planning, scheduling, and engagement monitoring.

  • Work closely with business units to translate technical insurance concepts into audience-friendly messaging.

  • Track and report on digital campaign performance and provide insights for continuous improvement.

  • Support corporate branding, internal communication campaigns, and marketing initiatives.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree or Diploma in Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field.

  • Proven experience managing corporate social media pages and digital campaigns.

  • Demonstrated ability in storytelling, content creation, and brand messaging.

  • Understanding of financial services, insurance, pensions, or asset management industry is a strong advantage.

  • Experience working in a corporate or regulated industry environment is desirable.


Technical Skills

  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

  • Experience with video editing tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or equivalent).

  • Strong copywriting skills for professional and marketing communication.

  • Basic photography and videography skills are an added advantage.

  • Familiarity with social media analytics and scheduling tools.


Key Competencies

  • Strong storytelling and creative thinking ability.

  • Business awareness and ability to align content with organizational strategy.

  • Attention to detail and strong brand consistency discipline.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.


Application Requirements

Interested candidates must submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Portfolio or samples of previous work (graphics, videos, campaigns, or content pieces)

  • Links to social media pages currently or previously managed


How to Apply

Applications should be sent to: careers@lifeco.mw

Closing Date: 24/02/2026

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