Social Media Officer

Wattan Media Network is an award-winning, independent, professional media organization based in Ramallah, Palestine. It was established in 1996. Over the past 28 years, Wattan has established itself as an important voice of Palestinian citizens, civil society, marginalized communities and groups, women and, most significantly, youth. Our team of reporters, correspondents, and experts in the West Bank and Gaza provide wide ranging reporting and programming on issues of public concern including sensitive and controversial topics that are rarely covered by mainstream Palestinian media.

Wattan is seeking for a passionate person about the power of media and its impact on society, thrive in the fast-paced ‎world of social media, where every like, share, and comment can make a difference. Wattan ‎Media Network has an exciting opportunity for a qualified candidate to fulfil the following full-time vacancy in its office in Ramallah:

Social Media Officer (SMO)

Job Description 

This position provides support to various departments within the Wattan Media Network by closely coordinating efforts to maintain a synchronized and up-to-date online presence across the website and social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and more. The role plays a crucial part in ensuring that Wattan's digital footprint is not only impactful and engaging but also in alignment with Wattan's overarching mission. The Social Media Officer will take on the responsibility of creating and executing the online strategy, thereby guaranteeing the harmonization of our objectives, campaigns, and audience responses across all relevant platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute social media strategies that align with Wattan Media Network's objectives, ‎enhancing brand visibility and engagement.‎
• Promote and publish content for different platforms, including posts, videos, graphics, and ‎articles, maintaining a consistent and appealing online voice.‎
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that projects, stories, and campaigns are effectively ‎disseminated on social media platforms.‎
• Monitor and manage social media interactions, responding promptly to comments, messages, and ‎mentions, fostering a vibrant and respectful online community.‎
• Regularly update the website and social media profiles and ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.‎
• Analyze and report on social media performance, utilizing data and stats to provide insights for ‎continuous improvement.‎
• Work closely with the creative team to ensure visual and written content is aligned with branding ‎guidelines and resonates with the target audience.‎
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new platforms, and emerging technologies to keep our social ‎media strategy fresh and innovative.‎
• Drafting dissemination reports for projects. 

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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English or any related field.‎
• Proven experience in managing social media platforms for an organization or brand, showcasing your ‎ability to engage and grow an online audience.‎
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics platforms to measure and report on the ‎effectiveness of campaigns.‎
• A team player with excellent organizational skills, capable of multitasking and meeting deadlines.‎
• Passion for storytelling, media, and a deep understanding of how different content resonates with ‎various demographics.‎
• Basic graphic design skills and knowledge of video editing tools would be a plus.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Proficiency in computer applications 
• Ability to work well under tight timeframes and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Wattan Media Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Interested candidates with relevant education and work experience are encouraged to submit their CV, a cover letter and minimum two references with full contact information. Applications should be submitted to 

[email protected]