Media Manager at TheJobMag

Summary:
The ideal candidate should possess relevant experience and knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of both the traditional and new media platforms to ensure maximum mileage for the organisation’s message & work - developing awareness, generating traffic and cultivating engagement.

He/she must be a highly motivated individual with experience and passion for governance, politics, content strategy, blogging, and micro-blogging.

Responsibilities

Digital Media Management

• Manage the organisation’s presence on social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Whatsapp and other similar community sites, posting on relevant blogs, and seeding content into social applications as needed.
• You will serve as day-to-day liaison between the organization and its online communities; Locate and engage advocates/ influencers within the community (Facebook, Twitter,YouTube, Instagram, Whatsapp etc.) to foster dialogue.
• Provide a weekly summary of analytics of our social media platforms and regularly share insights and analytics gained from social media monitoring with the team.
• Provide a monthly report on the organisation’s media presence, trends, opportunities and challenges.
• Explore & experiment with alternative channels to disseminate Organisation’s message and
• showcase its work.
• Adapt the organisation’s media strategy in a timely fashion to ensure relevance.

Content Curation

• Draft media materials, including press releases, statements, quotes and briefing documents ensuring accuracy, appropriate sign off and placement.
• Communicate briefs to external suppliers (3rd parties,) and validate every content and material used by Organisation.
• Ensure key messages are accurately and consistently expressed in relevant media.
• Relationship Management
• Manage the organisation’s relationships with traditional media partners (newspapers, radio & tv), new and online media partners.
• Build strategic relationships with local, regional and international media outlets.
• Manage the organisation’s relationships with media vendors – videographers, newspaper, script writers, producers, printers etc.
• Implement media activity across projects and events to meet set objectives.
• Inspire and empower colleagues to use online tools and engage actively online.
• Serve as contact person for the Organisation’s appearance, printing, publishing, and all digital content.

Desired Competencies & Experience

To be selected for this role, you should be able to demonstrate the following competencies

• Possession of a degree in a relevant field.
• 3- 5 years previous work experience in a similar role.
• Have apt knowledge and interest in governance and politics.
• Have a high comfort level with social media platforms such as:  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, etc.
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal), organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Display a high level of attention to detail while being able to work well under pressure.
• Have valid contact in traditional and new media.
• Knowledge of Nigerian languages with previous NGO experience is desirable but not compulsory.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical and achievable plans.
• Ability to work well with senior management, colleagues and the public.