Social Media Specialist

BBC Media Action (formerly the BBC World Service Trust) invites applications for the following posts based in Ramallah:

 

To be responsible for the creation and management of a web and social media platforms and the creation and publication of programme related content in various formats to these channels. This post will also be responsible for monitoring editorial content and providing analysis of user statistics.
The successful candidate will have excellent editorial judgement and writing skills as well as experience in engaging with communities on various Palestinian social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Forums, etc). He/she will have an overall appreciation of how audiences use online platforms with the ability to communicate information effectively and engage online communities.

Main Duties:
Research and create new compelling content that engages with debate show audiences and reaches out to new online communities.
Set up, update and monitor social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, and integration with debate programme sites
Produce and edit content from the debate programmes to use online, working closely with the TV production teams
Help to make content as widely usable as possible by online influencers, bloggers and audiences
Keep up to date on relevant programme output and any opportunities to achieve cross-media output where appropriate
Monitor content published on the online platforms by the general public to ensure it is not contentious, partisan, or irrelevant.
Develop an analysis template, produce weekly statistics on user activity and advise on improving the online strategy

Required Knowledge and Experience:
High standard of editorial judgement and writing skills in Arabic based on substantial editorial experience gained in an online media
Strong knowledge of current and developing platforms, technologies and tools, coupled with an understanding of how they can be used to communicate An overall appreciation of how audiences use online platforms and excellent with the ability to communicate information effectively and engage online communities.
Strong knowledge of current and developing platforms, technologies and tools, coupled with an understanding of how they can be used to communicate.
Interest and awareness of digital technologies changing the media, broadcasting and audience trends Substantial web production experience in a working environment
Experience of digital content management systems and basic skills in editing and presenting images, graphics, audio and video is desirable.
Strong understanding of Palestinian governance issues and Palestinian media
Strong understanding of the role of media and communications in development
Relevant higher education preferably in online communications
Ability to work with initiative, independence and to tight deadlines
Fluency in spoken and written Arabic.

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 12 June 2012
Please send a CV and a cover letter specifying the job title to