Social Media Lead

An upcoming and trail blazing Radio Station is looking for experienced candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Social Media Lead
Location: Abuja
Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Station, the Social Media Lead will work with the Digital Team of the parent organisation on promoting the station’s content on social media platforms.
The job entails growing the station’s audience reach and engagement, as well as referrals to content across all platforms.
The Social Media Lead may be required to work extra hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities
The Social Media Lead will be expected to perform the following functions:

To develop creative and innovative ways of curating, editing, publishing and/or streaming the station’s content on social media platforms.
To create content for the purpose of engaging audience on social media – videos, photos, social media lives, etc.
To ensure all content posted/published is in accordance with the station’s editorial guidelines/policies.
To be up-to-date with new social media trends and react accordingly.
To regularly contribute to the production of content for other media platforms.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication or Digital Journalism or related courses is essential.
Proven experience in creating high quality copy and assets (images, videos, etc) that can be used across social media platforms.
Proven record of using social media effectively to engage audiences.

Essential Skills:

Excellent written and spoken English and Hausa language skills.
In-depth understanding of, and keen interest in, digital and social media, particularly their use as journalistic tools.
Good knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube – specifically of relevant formats and best practices, engagement, analytics, SEO, and technical issues.
Sound editorial judgment as well as understanding of journalistic ethics and the power of online communities.
Ability to manage time and resources effectively and to execute projects to their logical conclusion and according to deadline.
Ability to work efficiently with multiple teams.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online