Media & Communication Officer
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and talented Media and Communications Officer to join our team.
As a Media and Communications Officer, you will be responsible for managing our social media
accounts, website, donor communications, event planning and execution, as well as
maintaining relationships with the press and media. The ideal candidate is a fresh graduate with
a passion for media and communications, possesses excellent language skills in both Arabic and
English, and is sociable, creative, and a problem solver.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and update our organization's social media accounts, ensuring regular and
engaging content that aligns with our brand and mission.
• Maintain and update the organization's website, ensuring it is user-friendly, up-to-date,
and visually appealing.
• Assist with developing and executing communication strategies to engage and maintain
relationships with donors and supporters.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute events such as conferences, workshops, and fundraisers,
ensuring successful outcomes and high attendee satisfaction.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with members of the press and media, including
journalists, reporters, and influencers.
• Monitor media coverage related to our organization, and draft press releases and media
statements as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and volunteers to gather information and materials for
various communication initiatives.
• Stay up to date with emerging media trends, technologies, and best practices to
continuously improve our organization's media and communication efforts.
• Creating consistent, meaningful content on all social media platforms including
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and others.
• Writing and editing social media posts, improving audiences' engagement, and
promoting social media campaigns.
• Create and share engaging daily content, including text, images, and videos that
promote the company's brand.
• Monitor client engagement and interact with clients on social media posts.
• Collaborate with other team members and partners to ensure content is informative
and appealing.
• Manage student programs, educational institution relationships, and students'
engagement in volunteer activities.
• Plan and execute social events and coordinate event logistics, including invitations,
venue selection, vendor concept plans, and budgeting.
• Marketing and communication to promote events.
• Performing other duties when needed.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in any field (preferably in media studies, Communications, Public
Relations, or a related field but not a must).
• Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic and English languages.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and
work effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms and managing social media accounts.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, including WordPress and Adobe
Creative Suite.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas and solutions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and
manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Note:
This job description is intended to convey essential job functions and responsibilities and is not
an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned based on organizational needs.
