Communications and Content Development Officer

A Leading NGO in Ramallah has an opening for a Communications and Content Development Officer position

General Description:

The communications and content development officer will be responsible for crafting written communication responsible for maintaining the image of the organization, gaining publicity and disseminating the story of the organizations and attract the attention of current and future partners. He / She will create appropriate content for digital platforms in Arabic and English including social media posts, newsletters, website, in addition to writing content and preferably designing brochures, promotional materials, press releases and other publication projects. 

Duration:  One year with possibility of Extension 

Starting Date:  Immediately

Work Station:   Ramallah, Palestine 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Develop, implement and evaluate a media strategy in consultation with the Directors
• Review all projects of the organization and work closely with the programme team to identify and develop plans for media and social media campaigns (written and visual)
• Collaborate with the team to produce polished, attention-grabbing communication content for internal and external messaging including blog posts, newsletters, email campaigns, digital ads and social media
• Writing monthly content calendars to cover all projects’ activities and news. 
• Produces written content for promotional materials visual and print (English and Arabic).
• Write and distribute media releases and op-eds for printed and digital press (English and Arabic).
• Maintaining and updating a database of media contacts. Furthering good relations with key journalists, particularly environment and education correspondents.
• Take responsibility to lead all social media efforts (in English and Arabic): Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc., as well as the Arabic Website of the organization.
• Provide media campaigns reports to the Programme Manager/ Director to submit them to the donors as required.

• Support the preparation of the organization's newsletters.

• Prepare social media reports detailing community growth, engagement, impressions, etc.
• Track analytic progress of written posts and email campaigns, use results to make necessary adjustments
• Building Success stories and publish it in agreement with the director.
• Assisting other staff as needed in preparation and coverage of events, conferences, etc.   
• Prepare and submit progress reports 
• Implement other tasks as requested by the Director.

Visual and Audio Content Development:

• Prepare ToR and support in contracting production companies when needed
• Production of visual and audio material in-house where possible using the available resources. 
• Building clear story boards and scripts in English and Arabic, and coordinate with production outsourced companies where required to produce video and audio material. 

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Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Media, marketing or equivalent field
• Experience 4-6 years with content creation including: social media, newsletter, website, Brochures, and press releases.
• Experiences in photography, using a professional camera for photos and videos.
• Experience in film/video editing using Filmora software or Adobe Premier.
• Graphic Design skill using Adobe illustrator/Photoshop experience is essential to produce branded social media designs and other design requirements including Banners, Roll ups and power point presentations.
• Google ads and Twitter ads experience is a plus. 
• Experience using data to influence decision making
• Proven ability to develop content in a balanced appropriate language
• Team player, displaying cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability, with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.

Interest candidates should send their CVs to [email protected] by Aug 26, 2024, indicating the position applied for in the subject line.