Role Summary
The Marketing Communications Officer
is responsible for developing and executing integrated communication strategies
that strengthen Qore's brand, amplify its market presence, support revenue
growth, and position the company as a leading fintech infrastructure provider.
The role oversees both digital and
offline communications, including social media, content marketing, public
relations, corporate communications, thought leadership, events, media
engagement, internal communications, brand storytelling, and executive visibility.
The successful candidate will
drive consistent and impactful messaging across all channels while leveraging
modern AI-powered communication, content creation, analytics, and marketing
technologies to improve effectiveness, reach, engagement, and business
outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Communications
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing
communication strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Create and maintain a unified brand voice across all
customer and stakeholder touchpoints.
- Drive awareness, consideration, engagement, and
advocacy for Qore's products, solutions, and brand.
- Translate complex fintech, banking, payments,
lending, and embedded finance concepts into compelling and accessible
narratives.
- Develop annual communication plans, campaign
calendars, and messaging frameworks.
Digital Communications & Social Media Management
- Lead communication activities across all digital
platforms.
- Develop and manage content strategies for:
- LinkedIn
- X (Twitter)
- Facebook
- Instagram
- YouTube
- Company website
- Blogs
- Newsletters
- Podcasts
- Community platforms
- Manage content creation, publishing schedules,
audience engagement, and campaign execution.
- Monitor brand sentiment and social conversations.
- Optimize content performance using data, analytics,
and audience insights.
- Grow digital communities and strengthen engagement
with fintech, banking, and technology audiences.
Content Marketing
- Lead development of high-quality content assets
including:
- Articles
- Blogs
- Whitepapers
- Industry reports
- Case studies
- Product announcements
- Customer success stories
- Executive communications
- Website content
- Video scripts
- Webinar materials
- Investor and partner communications
- Position Qore executives and subject matter experts
as thought leaders within the fintech ecosystem.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, sales, and
leadership teams to create impactful content.
Public Relations & Media
Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with journalists,
media organizations, analysts, influencers, and ecosystem stakeholders.
- Draft and distribute press releases, media
statements, and corporate announcements.
- Manage media interviews, speaking opportunities, and
industry recognition programs.
- Monitor media coverage and drive positive brand
visibility.
- Support crisis communications and reputation
management initiatives when required.
Events, Partnerships &
Offline Communications
- Lead communication efforts for:
- Industry conferences
- Trade shows
- Customer events
- Executive roundtables
- Product launches
- Webinars
- Partner events
- Community engagement initiatives
- Coordinate event messaging, promotional materials,
presentations, and post-event communications.
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all
physical and digital touchpoints.
Corporate & Internal
Communications
- Support internal communication strategies that
strengthen culture, engagement, and organizational alignment.
- Develop communications and company-wide
announcements.
- Drive employee advocacy and employer branding
initiatives.
- Collaborate with People & Culture teams on
employee engagement campaigns.
AI-Native Marketing &
Communications
- Champion AI-first communication and content creation
practices.
- Drive adoption of AI tools to improve communication
efficiency, creativity, personalization, and campaign effectiveness.
- Utilize AI for:
- Content generation
- Content optimization
- Social media management
- Audience segmentation
- Campaign planning
- Media monitoring
- Market intelligence
- SEO optimization
- Sentiment analysis
- Communication analytics
- Video and visual content creation
- Research and competitive intelligence
- Ensure responsible, ethical, and brand-safe use of AI
technologies.
- Establish best practices for AI-assisted
communication workflows.
Brand Management
- Serve as a custodian of the Qore brand.
- Maintain consistency in brand identity, messaging,
tone, and visual standards.
- Ensure all communications align with organizational
values and strategic objectives.
- Continuously strengthen brand equity across markets.
Performance Analytics &
Reporting
- Track and analyze communication effectiveness across
all channels.
- Measure campaign performance and engagement metrics.
- Generate actionable insights and recommendations.
- Develop executive dashboards and communication
performance reports.
- Continuously improve communication strategies based
on data and market intelligence.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Education
- BSc in Marketing, Mass Communication, Public
Relations, Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, or a
related field.
- MSc in a related field will be an added advantage.
Experience
- 2+ years of experience in marketing communications,
corporate communications, brand management, public relations, or content
marketing.
- Experience within fintech, financial services,
technology, SaaS, digital banking, payments, or related industries is
strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success managing both digital and
offline communication channels.
- Experience leading high-impact communication
campaigns and brand-building initiatives.
Technical & Professional
Skills
Marketing Communications
Strong expertise in:
- Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
- Brand Management
- Corporate Communications
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Executive Communications
- Content Strategy
- Storytelling
- Social Media Marketing
- Community Management
- Event Communications
- Crisis Communications
Digital Marketing
Experience with:
- Social media management platforms
- SEO and content optimization
- Email marketing platforms
- Marketing automation systems
- CRM tools
- Web analytics tools
- Campaign performance reporting
AI Tools & Communication
Technologies
Practical experience using AI
tools and frameworks for communication, marketing, and content creation.
Preferred experience with:
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Gemini
- Microsoft Copilot
- Perplexity
- Jasper
- Copy.ai
- Grammarly AI
- Notion AI
- Canva AI
- Midjourney
- DALL·E
- Synthesia
- Descript
- Runway
- HubSpot AI
- AI-powered social listening platforms
- AI-driven analytics and campaign optimization tools
Candidates should demonstrate
measurable examples of leveraging AI to improve content quality, communication
efficiency, audience engagement, campaign performance, or brand visibility.
Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication
- Brand Stewardship
- Storytelling Excellence
- Creativity and Innovation
- Stakeholder Management
- Media Relationship Management
- Commercial Awareness
- Project Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Influence and Collaboration
- AI Adoption
Benefits
Qore provides the rare opportunity to make history in the financial space for Africa by Africans, while working with the smartest, brightest & coolest minds in Africa. Our people & culture team continuously thinks of innovative ways to improve employee experience and some of the other benefits of working with Qore includes;
- Very Competitive & Rewarding Pay
- Flexible work mode
- Paid Lunch for onsite work
- Lifelong Learnings
Skills Required
- BSc in Marketing, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, or related field
- MSc in a related field
- Minimum 2 years experience in marketing communications, corporate communications, brand management, public relations, or content marketing
- Demonstrated experience managing both digital and offline communication channels and leading high-impact campaigns
- Experience within fintech, financial services, technology, SaaS, digital banking, or payments
- Strong expertise in integrated marketing communications, brand management, corporate communications, public/media relations, executive communications, content strategy, storytelling, social media marketing, community management, event communications, and crisis communications
- Practical experience using AI tools and frameworks for communication, marketing, and content creation
- Experience with digital marketing tools: social media management platforms, SEO and content optimization, email marketing platforms, marketing automation systems, CRM tools, and web analytics
- Ability to translate complex fintech and finance concepts into accessible narratives and position executives as thought leaders
- Strong strategic thinking, exceptional written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, project management, and data-driven decision making
What We Do
Appzone Group has evolved into Zone, a payment infrastructure company and Africa's leading FinTech disruptor. It provides home-grown software solutions for the financial services industry, focusing on blockchain-enabled payments and digital currencies.

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