Sr. Social Media Assistant

Job Description

Position Title: Sr. Social Media Assistant

Job classification: G-6

Duty station: Manila (Global) Administrative Centre (MAC)

Type of Appointment: One-Year Fixed-Term with possibility of extension

Salary: Php 746,790 per annum net of taxes

Context

Under the direct supervision of the Social Media Officer based at the IOM Headquarters (HQ) in Geneva, and the administrative supervision of the Head, Online Communications Unit (OCU), the successful candidate will be responsible for the Organization’s extensive and fast growing Global social media platforms and activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Draft high-impact social media content, including graphics, videos and other multimedia formats that effectively informs and engage external audiences and support media and advocacy campaigns.
• Participate in building and execution of the IOM social media strategy in collaboration with the Social Media Officer at HQ.
• Compile IOM in the News, as well as other related migration news using the Meltwater clippings service and Google Alerts for publication in the daily Migration News desk.
• Collect and analyze metrics for all IOM social media platforms to gauge reach, engagement and other performance measures for social media posts, accounts and campaigns. Help to inform results-based decision making and drive the effective use of resources.
• Based on an analysis of social data/metrics, insights and best practices, recommend to the Social Media Officer adjustments and improvements to IOM’s social media outputs.
• Create and maintain social media calendars and schedules for all IOM global social media channels.
• Monitor and in consultation with the Social Media Officer moderate comments on social media posts, intervening as appropriate to answer questions and guide the conversation.
• Train colleagues to use social media effectively, including mission or project focal points and fieldbased media colleagues.
• Advise and assist IOM Country Offices and Project Managers to set up social media accounts and campaigns.
• Assist in the gathering of fresh content from the field.
• Represent IOM atParticipate in various local, regional, and international social media events, conferences, workshops and training.
• Bolster IOM’s online social networking presence by actively engaging with current followers and supporters.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Social Media or any related field from an accredited academic institution with four (4) years of relevant experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated proficiency with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linked-ln, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo and others.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural office environment.
• Strong editorial judgement, including ethical and political awareness.
• Sophisticated understanding of multimedia content, including how it can best be produced, packaged, published and shared on websites, on social media and with news organizations.
• Managing social media scheduling tools.
• Ability to edit video in formats suitable for social media.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Windows, Office, and Outlook, and desktop software applications.
• Excellent organization and analytical skills, attention to details, and ability to work with minimum supervision.