We are currently seeking to recruit a Social Media Editor BIAAG.
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| | This role is responsible for the planning and effective implementation of BIAAG online (web and social media) globally for the campaign launch which is a one-year fixed-term contract. Ensures BIAAG is communicated globally, regionally and nationally in a coherent, timely, relevant and engaging way. Provides advice, quality control, content, support, and training to staff working on BIAAG online assets. Dimensions of Role The BIAAG Online Editor works in collaboration with the other members of the IH Communications Department, with the BIAAG Communications Coordinator and with RO and CO communication colleagues and other staff contributing to quality web and social media content and activity. S/he works with interns and consultants hired to support BIAAG online and has no direct budget management responsibilities. Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position: BIAAG information is readily available to external audiences through online sources. - Identifying and developing engaging themes relevant to BIAAG.
- Creatively promoting BIAAG online activities internally and externally
- The role also provides advice and coordination of BIAAG online initiatives concerning countries, the region, and the global organization.
A BIAAG social media strategy is developed and implemented in collaboration with the Social Media Editor and the Global Online Manager - Draft and implement a BIAAG social media strategy
- Devise practical measures to promote and support the BIAAG social media strategy
- Quality content and regular engagement on BIAAG social media accounts and websites
- Researching developing trends in social media that could benefit BIAAG
- Keeping the Web Editor and Social Media Editor apprised of BIAAG content suitable for use on Plan’s other online channels
Redevelop the BIAAG global website in collaboration with the Web Editor and the Global Online Manager - Identify the requirements for the website
- Engage in the information architecture process for the site
- Together with the Online Team work with an agency to design the site
- Accompany the site development process through to launch
- Ensure a regular flow of relevant, high-quality content
- Ensure optimum integration of social media into the site
Dealing with Problems - Engaging busy staff at all levels across the organisation, across multiple different cultural and operational contexts
- Support the Plan brand by promoting online policies and guidelines to regions and countries
- Managing competing priorities and requests
- Identifying and as necessary escalating risks associated with social media
- Show good judgement in assessing the suitability of content, including texts, images, video and social media postings, especially from outside Plan
- Show awareness of the requirements of other communications functions in assessing content suitability
- Show awareness of how the use of social media may affect Plan’s standing and reputation
- Respond to requirements, especially from the BIAAG Team, with objectivity and sound reasoning
Communications and Working Relationships: - The position will need to co-ordinate work with the BIAAG Communications Coordinator and other members of the BIAAG Team
- Frequent high-level collaboration with BIAAG global team
- External networks, practitioners and thought leaders located anywhere around the world
- High level of contact with other teams in the IH Communications Department
- Medium level of contact with RO Web and Social Media Editors team to ensure alignment and operational effectiveness of RO and CO websites and social media for BIAAG
- Medium level of contact with NO social media staff to promote alignment
- Low level of direct contact with country communications managers to ensure quality control, support and training
Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives: Knowledge - Tech -savvy and experienced in online development and maintenance
- Understanding of the principles behind online, and its potential to deliver an effective campaign launch
Skills - Excellent web writing skills
- Hands-on experience of social media platforms, e.g. Twitter, Facebook, preferably also of blogging
- Hands-on experience with multi-media authoring tools and image editing software (ideally knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements)
- Video editing experience preferred
- Good organisational abilities; able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Good verbal communication skills - able to explain complex issues in clear simple language
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Experience in writing for, editing and maintaining social media or web sites
- Experience or interest in the charity or development sector is desirable
- Experience of digital camera handling, still and video editing is preferred
- Fluent in English, knowledge of Spanish and/or French highly desirable
Behaviours - Self-driven and results-oriented
- Creates an atmosphere of can-do and positive thinking
- Creates opportunities for cross-functional team working
- Promotes innovation and learning
- Team player
- Able to create rapport with many different colleagues
- Self starter, used to delivering high quality work with limited day-to-day management support
- Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
- Consistently high quality approach to work and decision-making
- Have a high degree of self-awareness and is well aware of his/her impact on others and behaves accordingly
Type of job: Fixed-term contract Reports To: Global Online Manager Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum Closing Date: 21st September 2012 Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions.
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References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
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