Social Media Content Creation Manager at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Maiduguri or Yola
Department: Atiku Center
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Supervisor: Report to the Project Director

Position Background

• The Social Media Content Creation Manager will administer the project’s social media accounts.
• H/she will be responsible for creating original text and video content, managing posts and responding to followers.
• H/she is expected to be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies, social media trends and be able to express the project’s views creatively.

Primary Responsibilities

• Handle all the project’s social media presence and ensuring high levels of web traffic and customer engagement.
• Perform research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences
• Design and implement social media strategy to align with project goals
• Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news)
• Collaborate with IT, programs and Communication teams to ensure brand consistency.
• Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor their reviews
• Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout).
• Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness, like promotions and competitions.
• Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Position Requirements

• Master / M.Sc degree in Marketing or relevant field
• Proven work experience as a Social media manager
• Hands-on experience in content management.
• Minimum of 5-7 years working experience in similar position.
• Excellent copywriting skills
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
• Knowledge of online marketing channel
• Familiarity with web design
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and multitasking skills

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.