Social Media & Community Manager
Social Media Exchange is recruiting a social media and community manager to enhance and coordinate our online presence, which consists of multiple channels in both English and Arabic.
As the social media and community manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing measurable social media strategies, creating consistency in voice and visuals across all channels, and developing innovative approaches to broadening the reach of SMEX’s digital media training and advocacy work to both Arabic- and English-speaking audiences.
Key areas of responsibility
Develop and execute goal-oriented, measurable social media strategies for SMEX channels, including the website, Facebook and Twitter accounts, email newsletter, and other niche accounts as well as our collaborative resource library Tasharuk.net
Work with project managers to develop project-specific social media workflows, including editorial calendars, to support the promotion of their work
Produce monthly analytics reports that connect social media activity to impact and the growth of our community
Stay up-to-date on new social media tools and tactics, especially those related to digital advocacy and activism
Work with SMEX team to issue a monthly email newsletter about our activities, and other related news.
Maintain SMEX’s contact database and build strong linkages to online and offline media outlets and bloggers
Contribute to the development of training materials on social media management
Qualifications
At least 5 years’ experience in online communication, digital marketing and communication
A university degree in a field related to our areas of focus is preferred
Strong writing and editing ability in Arabic and/or English
A high degree of digital media and information literacy, plus a strong sense of visual design
Must be based in Lebanon and able to commit to 35+ hours/week
Knowledge of human rights and/or digital rights issues desired
Other essentials
Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills are a must
Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
You work well in a team and can pitch in where necessary
You can take initiative and responsibility and are open to direct feedback
You value diversity of background, opinion, and approach
You’re willing to experiment and reflect on lessons learned
Excellent references
Interested candidates should email a motivation letter explaining your interest in this position and a current CV, with your salary requirements, to [email protected] with “SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY MANAGER” in the subject line.
In your motivation letter, please:
Tell us what about this position most interests you and how it fits into your career goals
Show us why you are uniquely qualified for the job, with links to previous or current work
Share a favorite social media presence or campaign and tell us why they capture your attention
Tell us where you learned about this position
The deadline for applications is March 1. We look forward to receiving your application. We apologize in advance that we will not be able to reply to all submissions or interview all candidates.
NOTE: We cannot reply to incomplete applications or to emails sent to any address other than [email protected].
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.