Assistant Coordinator - Content writing (Social Media & Web)
Posted on July 4, 2024
Job Context
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) is inviting applications from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of Assistant Coordinator - Content writing (Social Media & Web), to be recruited for its project titled, Participatory Action against Corruption: Towards Transparency and Accountability (PACTA) (up to December 2026). Upon joining, the incumbent will be regarded as a member of the team for TIB’s core project. This position is reportable to the Coordinator – Outreach and Communication.
Responsibilities
• Lead refinement and optimization of organizational social media strategy across all platforms.• Actively engage with TIB stakeholders/ volunteers/ individual members across all social media channels.
• Own the development of social media content calendars in partnership with other team members. Manage projects and content calendars to ensure that content is publication-ready and meets deadlines.
• Manage postings and execution of social media contents. Effectively manage issues/questions that are raised via social media channels. Monitor trends in social media tools, applications, channels, design, and strategy.
• Lead copy writing and editing of the E-waves, quarterly e-newsletters, and web contents.
• Draft communications materials, including press statements, press releases/advisories, media backgrounders and FAQs and other materials.
• Assist with photography and video content creation, planning and execution.
• Provide support to the implementation of various outreach and communication programmes such as, youth engagement activities which includes debate, and cartoon competitions, press conferences, roundtable discussions, seminars, Investigative Journalism Awards, and trainings.
• Monitor daily news utilising media monitoring services.
• Maintain public relations efforts on-line; update media list and key contact person.)
• Support in the preparation of work plans, budget, tracking of programme activity expenses, analysis, and monitoring work.
• Provide support to administrative and logistical activities of the division.
• Perform any other task(s) assigned by the organisation.
Special Instruction
Academic Qualification
Applicant must have -• A Master’s degree with Honours in Mass Communication & Journalism, Development Studies, English, International Relations, Social Sciences, or any other relevant education from a recognised university;
• Candidates with a third division or a GPA below 2 in SSC/HSC or a CGPA below 2.5 as applicable, are not considered to meet the necessary requirements;
Other Qualification
• A minimum of 6 years of working experience with increasing responsibilities in journalism, public affairs, communications, and related fields, specifically demonstrating capabilities to effectively write, edit and present public information on complex subjects for print and digital media.• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write blogs, press releases, website copy, speeches and edit and proofread reports.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bangla both written and oral, basic computer knowledge and word processing skills in both Bangla and English.
• Knowledge and command of evolving social media platforms.
• Experience in using Graphic/web design software shall be an added advantage.
Training Courses
Professional Certification
Area of Experience
Skills
See details in Additional Requirement
Additional Requirement
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.• Ability to work in a team and openness to constructive feedback.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Have the ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights and weekends, as required to cover assignments.
• Self-motivation and orientation towards set goals, demonstrating accountability, initiative, creativity and focus in a rapidly changing and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative work environment, and to address/solve problems creatively and or jointly, as appropriate.
• Ability to address/solve problems creatively and or jointly, as appropriate.
Gross Salary
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Other Benefits
Job summary
- Deadline
- Total Vacancy
- Job Type
- Job Level
- Work Place
- Experience
- Job Circular
- 5 Aug 2024
- 1
- Full time
- Entry
- Dhaka
- 6 years
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TIB follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women, ethnic, religious and other minorities and people with disability. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Any attempt at persuasion is treated as disqualification. If an applicant has an immediate family member in any capacity at TIB, s/he must proactively and clearly disclose it. Such candidates can be employed in TIB only by a special approval of the Board of Trustees, even if duly qualified in the competitive selection process.
TIB strictly observes a policy of zero tolerance to corruption and sexual abuse/harassment and all employees are committed to observe TIB’s Code of Ethics.