Account Executive - Social4ce - Lebanon

The Social Media Account Executive will work within social4ce, acting as a link between clients and the agency. He/she is responsible for liaising between the client and other agency staff to coordinate social media campaigns.

The Social Media Account Executive will liaise closely with his/her clients throughout campaigns, often on a daily basis. He/she will manage administrative and campaign work, ensuring that this is all completed on time and on budget.

The Social Media Account Executive will report to an account manager.

The Social Media Account Executive role requires an individual who can harness integrated marketing communications, brand building, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement and issues management to advance the brand via social media.

He/she will be the primary point of contact for each brand’s social presence and will drive social media strategy implementation.

He/she has a strong grasp and demonstrable knowledge of social media, being immersed in it both personally and professionally.

He/she is able to produce excellent written materials (deliverables) and understand the importance of creating engaging content and maintaining the appropriate etiquette.

He/she has experience with a variety of monitoring and evaluation tools.

Responsibilities & skills
Strategy Implementation
- Implement the strategic plan developed by the account manager or lead strategist for building the client’s brand and enhancing customer loyalty via social media.
- Collaborate with client and partner agencies to uncover and articulate business needs and objectives, and provide appropriate recommendations strategies and identify/implement programs to achieve client goals
- Partner with teams on special projects, leverage content, design, digital media and engagement marketing groups to identify and, create and support new solutions and opportunities for consumers and Brand teams.

Campaign Management
- Ensure that daily program requirements are being executed and that overall strategy/program goals are being met, on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Provide daily supervision of client campaigns including (and not limited to) social media channel and community management, content creation, digital public relations, promotions, partnerships, blogger and influencer outreach initiatives, online events, etc.z
- Responsible for leading and implementing targeted, transparent blogger/influencer outreach campaigns that strictly adhere to WOM ethics and best practices.
- Ensure consistency of messages across multiple networks

Client management
- Responsible for ongoing execution of the social media strategy and programs of assigned clients (deliverables, account set-up, training, implementation)
- Provide clients with sound support and technical advice
- Attend client meetings on an ongoing basis, interface as needed with middle management level on client side

Reporting & analysis
- Lead social media monitoring efforts, distribute learnings, address issues and opportunities. Act as a liaison with internal client departments. Provide directional learnings and actionable insights across all metrics.
- Develop, manage and share trend reporting and opportunity landscape. Aggregate metrics and provide campaign scorecard across all execution channels.
- Manage social ad/media campaign(s), including all reporting and learning communication.

Monitoring & research
- Monitor online competitor presences/perceptions
- Ability to collect relevant data for social media audits and benchmarks
- Research new blogs and channels for relevance and trend identification

Qualifications
Languages
- English fluent: written and oral
- Arabic fluent: written and oral
- Abilities to deal within a multicultural environment

Presentation skills
- Ability to convince
- Exceptional communication skills with the team
- Excellent oral, written (copywriting), and presentation skills.
- Self-driven
- Results oriented, with a positive outlook
- A clear focus of high quality and business profit

Computer knowledge
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Social Media monitoring tools like Radian6, Buzzlogic, Omniture, Google Analytics…

Specific Social Media Skills
- High knowledge & usage of Social Media tools such as:
- Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Blogs, YouTube etc.
- Social media monitoring tools
- Strong content management and editorial experience
- Knowledge of social media monitoring / analysis systems & ability to translate this date into valuable insights to assist business & clients.
- Actively participates in a wide variety of social media activities such as blogging, community development and management, social bookmarking, commenting, etc.
- Understanding of popular social networks – design, functionality, users

Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, media studies, business and/or related fields.
- 2 to 3 years of digital (and traditional) account experience
- Previous experience with social media planning and implementation, including metrics and analysis and/or community management is a plus
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong team player
- Strong research and project-management skills

CV and motivation letter to careers@social4ce.com

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Video Editor - Dmedius Media Creators - Lebanon

Private photo and video studio is searching for a video editor, and would be glad to work with you if:
- You are young, energetic and inspired
- You are female (preferred for accuracy and diligence)
- You can work full-time (8-9 hours, lunch break, optionally flexible starting time)
- You have no experience in videography
- You are really exited about learning video editing with one of the leading companies in the market

Main activity
- Study video editing under our professionals' supervision
- Edit movies and videos

What we offer
- Modern and fully-equipped office in Naccash (Dbayeh)
- Small and friendly team
- Professional education in video editing from zero level
- Tea, coffee and cookies on our behalf :)
- Salary to be discussed on the interview, but even internship time is paid. Depending on interview results salary more than stated in job description is possible.

oksana@dmedius.com

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Media Account Manager - Thomson Reuters - Lebanon

The Middle East and Africa Media team is seeking an Account Manager for its Agency business. The successful candidate will have experience managing executive level relationships and will be able to sell all Reuters products across all disciplines in a media organisation from the newsroom to the treasury department. The sales person must maximize customer satisfaction, manage and grow revenue, and achieve strategic objectives with accounts under their management.

Responsibilities
- Proactively maintain and build a book of business; build a pipeline and achieve assigned sales and retention objectives,
- Generate new business from existing and new clients by being proactive in finding new opportunities,
- Maintain strong relationships within client organizations at the decision-maker and end-user levels; present a consistent Reuters image to those clients; build high levels of client satisfaction,
- Develop and execute account plans to ensure retention while increasing the share of Reuters business within the account,
- Demonstrate Reuters media services, draw up sales proposals, orders and execute proper client agreements (contracts),
- Achieve assigned sales and retention objectives. Reduce cancellation rate and be able to forecast with accuracy and precision using Trust/Saleforce or equivalent CRM,
- Coordinate the support provided to clients by functions within and outside the team while calling in product and market specialists as appropriate. Proactively engage the client for training in new/old products,
- Ensure appropriate customer satisfaction levels for assigned accounts, including installations, ongoing support, training and invoicing,
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date, in-depth account databases, including but not limited to a good record of sales visits, opportunities and campaigns using Trust/Saleforce,
- Continually build knowledge and skills to keep pace with market trends. Gather feedback on competitor activity to communicate back to the team,
- Compile detailed and accurate sales forecasts for presentation to Sales Management

Qualifications
- BS/BA or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a position with sales responsibility (preferably within a media company, a competitor or a news agency)
- Demonstrated track record of success in sales and exposure to content licensing
- Ability to create and build relationships
- Strong account planning skills
- Experience with broadcasters, publishers, online aggregators and/or wireless providers would be advantageous
- Knowledge of the media business, technology and the markets Reuters serve
- Ability to coordinate resources and relationships outside of direct line of responsibility
- Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
- Good organizational and time management skills plus self-management skills
- BS/BA or equivalent work experience
- Languages required: English, Arabic, French(would be an advantage)
- Ability and willingness to travel across the Middle East and North Africa on regular basis is a must
- Knowledge of Trust/Salesforce or equivalent CRM system with ability to forecast and create a steady pipeline

Apply Online

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Communications Officer - ANERA - Lebanon

ANERA is seeking a highly motivated communications professional to work with ANERA’s Lebanon team in Beirut. The incumbent should have a combination of writing, event-planning and photography experience, preferably with a strong background in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field. The incumbent must be able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and work well within a team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Writes stories about ANERA’s programs and activities in Lebanon.
- Takes and/or provides high resolution photographs and maintains photo library.
- Works in regular consultation with the Director of Communications based in Washington DC and in collaboration with colleagues in the Beirut office to respond to communications requests.
- Assists in the development of ANERA public communications materials within the context of established guidelines and in response to the needs of the Lebanon and headquarters offices.
- Builds and maintains lists of media and other Lebanon-based contacts.
- Ensures compliance with the external communications guidelines for ANERA.
- Coordinates production of short videos.
- Coordinates social media activities.
- Coordinates PR events.
- Completes any other tasks as assigned by the Director of Communications and as assigned by Country Director in Lebanon.

SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE RECEIVED
The incumbent reports to the Country Director in Lebanon. For technical communications matters, the incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of Communications who is located in Washington DC. The incumbent is expected to carry out most assignments independently, including resolving most problems, coordinating work with others, and determining approaches and techniques to be employed.

PROFILE REQUIRED
- 3+ years relevant experience
- Proven ability to write compelling human interest and news stories
- Demonstrated ability to write, speak and read both English and Arabic
- Demonstrated ability and interest in photography
- A higher education degree in a related field (i.e. media, journalism, communications)
- Experience in social media
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as within a team
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic working environment juggling multiple projects
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communications (both written and oral) skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Driver’s license

Desired
- Proven experience and contacts within the local, national and/or international non-profit community
- Ability to use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and LightRoom
- Knowledge, experience and/or exposure to video production

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Interested applicants are requested to send their resume, their letter of intent, to anera@aneralebanon.org by April 20, 2013 latest.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Media, Communication and advocacy Manager - Save the Children - Lebanon

Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut:

ROLE PURPOSE: As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Lebanon the Media, Communications and Advocacy Manager shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Media, Communications and Advocacy Manager in his/her capacity is responsible for providing leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and their donors, in both emergency and development contexts.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to
- Leadership of the Lebanon Country Office
- Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
- Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs
- Ensure Lebanon Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating - Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
- Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office

Member Service Leadership
- Develop and maintain good relations with members during the transition period and beyond
- Work with the Senior Management Team to build a culture of Member Service throughout the Country Office and ensure that all staff are held accountable for Member Service
- Be the first point of contact for members on country specific issues, ensuring that the country is appropriately represented to members
- Work with members and Country Office staff to ensure appropriate resourcing and timely delivery of agreed deliverables
- Implement robust Member Service standards, processes and procedures to enable consistent, excellent standards of Member Service by International Programs
- Implement the necessary processes to measure performance against key indicators and members' satisfaction, monitoring levels and taking corrective action to ensure ongoing, measurable improvement of Member Service Lead a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of Member Service in the country
- Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency Member Service procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up
- Provide necessary support for incoming surge capacity during emergencies, working closely with Regional and Head Office

Media and Communications
- Liaise and maintain contact with members and implement communication activities including facilitating media visits and working within incoming media & communications surge support during emergencies
- Ensure that the branding and communication guidelines of Save the Children are uniformly and consistently followed across the Lebanon Country Office
- Proactively develop a high profile for Save the Children in Lebanon (within Lebanon and beyond) through the production of high quality, well researched, and well written products (in a variety of mediums) reflective of the dual mandate port folio, responding quickly and appropriately to external requests for information, especially in emergencies
- Develop and deliver a clear and effective system for internal communications including the dissemination of newsletters and other documents and publications for internal stakeholders including being able to scale up the delivery of robust communications material during emergencies per the Rules and Principles and requests from Members and Save the Children International

Advocacy
- Lead the development of an advocacy strategy for the Lebanon Country Office. Support programme leadership to articulate their top priority advocacy objectives in line with the new Country Strategic Plan
- Identify key opportunities and events for Save the Children Lebanon to position itself as the leading organisation for children’s issues in Lebanon
- Ensure that Save the Children receives national recognition for achieving proven and innovative national impact from well-managed child development programs and emergency response
- Support programme leadership and other program staff in their work, including development of a plan for achieving their priority advocacy objectives in both an emergency and development context. This should include guidelines on the meaningful and safe participation of children in advocacy

Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Media, Communications and Advocacy
- Ensure appropriate staffing within Media, Communications and Advocacy
- Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency
Manage Media, Communications and Advocacy team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
- Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
- Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up
- Ensure adequate segregation of finance duty within Country Office Manage the performance of all staff in the finance work area through:
- Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
- Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
- Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- University degree in an area of social development or equivalent
- A general appreciation of the issues concerning the INGO sector with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising
- Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of communication and campaign strategies for an international humanitarian organisation in Lebanon
- Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organisation and their stakeholders
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
- Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
- Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation
- Has a strong international network within media and marketing to draw
- Writing and presentation skills in English and Arabic
- Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
- Commitment to Save the Children values

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please note that the closing date for applications is:
For External applicants on April 07th.
The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.

Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis. Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.

STARTING DATE: Immediate. We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.

Each application package should include the following:
- Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email
- Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
- CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees) – 3pages maximum
- Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)
- Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage
- Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.

Deadline 07 April 2013

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Communication and Outreach Officer - AUB - Lebanon

AUB Nature Conservation Center is seeking a Communication and Outreach Officer

Job description includes but is not limited to performing the following tasks:
- Organize and coordinate events for the center
- Develop and carry out outreach activities with partners inside and outside AUB
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with donors, private and public sectors as - well as NGOs, media and civil society
- Develop a strategic vision for the outreach role of NCC
- Work with NCC director on soliciting donations and grants
- Manage NCC internship and volunteering programs
- Write and edit NCC's Publications (Newsletter, Annual Report, press releases and brochures etc …)

Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in communication and media with a minor in humanities or social science, MA is preferred
- Prior experience in event preparation and coordination
- Excellent communication skills
- Multitasking, and ability to handle more than one project
- Strong organizational skills and good time management techniques
- Eager to learn new skills with the capacity for self-improvement
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic, French is an asset
- Computer skills, mainly Outlook and Word

For more info about the center please visit our website: www.aubnatureconservation.org or FB: AUB nature conservation center.
Deadline: Mar-15-2013
natureadm@aub.edu.lb

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Technical Copywriter - Alsumaria TV – Lebanon

Freelance Technical Copywriter for a Telecom company in Lebanon Fluent in Arabic and English 3-4 years of relevant experience.

Apply Online

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Digital and New Media Manager - Flash Entertainment - UAE

Digital and New Media Manager (temporary contract, visa to be provided)

Responsible for developing content for this project, managing all social and digital channels and assisting the Media, Promotions and Publicity Manager with new media ideas.

Candidate must have strong UAE experience in media and digital, be technically proficient across all leading social and digital platforms. Should have a keen eye for creative content and be able to streamline daily reporting and tracking.

- Must have experience in e-commerce and search engine optimization (SEO).
- Must be prepared to work long hours and potentially weekends.

info@thinkflash.ae

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Media Sales Representatives - Cinemoz - MENA

Cinemoz is hiring media sales representatives per country: Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia.
- Experience in Media sales, media planning, digital media recommended, with knowledge of local advertising key players.
- Non fixed position suitable for professionals in need of a flexible schedule and salesmen on the go.
- Performance and commission based remuneration.

info@cinemoz.com

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Project Manager - AltCity - Lebanon

AltCity are seeking a Media For Human Rights Project Manager.

Main Tasks
- Provide leadership and strategic vision in all aspects of program implementation, development and management.
- Oversee coordination of all trainings, events, and other project-related activities.
- Manage resources and staff related to program, providing guidance and support where necessary.
- Manage recruitment of external trainers or contractors as required. Draft terms of reference and lead selection process.
- Monitor adherence to grant requirements and ensure program continues to achieve proposed results.
- Coordinate with grants management officer to ensure timely submission of project reports (programmatic/narrative & financial).
- Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of all project activities.
- Act as primary program representative to donors, partners, other implementers and external stakeholders.

Other
- Assist in seeking further funding opportunities and developing proposals related to media for social change.
- Identify potential project and/or funding partners.
- Other tasks as agreed with the CEO

Requirements
- 3+ years of project management experience, ideally in a non-profit setting
- Experience in project reporting, monitoring & evaluation, and other donor-relations tasks
- Masters degree in media/communications, social science, management, international development or any other relevant field
- Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to multitask to tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A strong understanding of the media and civil society in Lebanon with proven media, Web 2.0 and social media skills
- Native Arabic with fluent English (written & spoken), French is a plus

How to Apply
- Send to work@altcity.me (include the title of the position in your email subject line):
- an updated CV including URLs for all relevant projects and/or social media accounts (personal or organizational) and all contact information
- a cover letter explaining why you are excited about leading this program and why this position is perfect for you!

Deadline 08 February 2013

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Senior Copywriter - Fawaz Holding - Lebanon

- Generates the content for all advertising tools, blogs, social media platforms and corporate writing needs (newsletters, catalogues, press releases…etc).
- Discusses the client's core message and target audience.
- Brainstorms visual and copy ideas with the creative director.
- Manages the relation with the client from writing and presenting different options till modifying the final copy that meets his satisfaction.
- Liaises the production phase with the Creative Director.
- Ensures the accuracy of the content to advertise and its compliance with the advertising codes.- - -
- Creates content for corporate social media platforms, including blogs, twitter, facebook, LinkedIn … etc.
- Creates and edits corporate press releases, website content, catalogues & newsletters.
- Produces very creative outputs within short deadlines.
- Writes interesting and persuasive copies.

Requirements
- Bacc. + 4 years.
- Journalism & Media Studies, Advertising or Translation
- Highly creative and imaginative.
- Excellent writing skills (English, French & Arabic).
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Details oriented with focus on brands, popular culture and new advertising trends

info@fawazholding.com

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Media for Human Rights Project Manager - AltCity - Lebanon

Responsible for managing all aspects of AltCity’s "Media for Human Rights" program. This 1 year program (with possible extension) aims to change the way we make and consume media, by developing its use in Lebanon and the MENA region as a tool to enhance human rights, freedom of expression, and social change through providing media trainings, events, and business/media supports at AltCity. This program is funded by the Netherlands Embassy in Lebanon.

This position is best suited for a graduate with 3+ years of experience of working in civil society or media organizations, with some experience with donor relations and program reporting. Candidates should demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for creating change in the community through our program and space!

- Provide leadership and strategic vision in all aspects of program implementation, development and management.
- Oversee coordination of all trainings, events, and other project-related activities.
- Manage resources and staff related to program, providing guidance and support where necessary.
- Manage recruitment of external trainers or contractors as required. Draft terms of reference and lead selection process.
- Monitor adherence to grant requirements and ensure program continues to achieve proposed results.
- Coordinate with grants management officer to ensure timely submission of project reports (programmatic/narrative & financial).
- Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of all project activities.
- Act as primary program representative to donors, partners, other implementers and external stakeholders.
- Assist in seeking further funding opportunities and developing proposals related to media for social change.
- Identify potential project and/or funding partners.
- Other tasks as agreed with the CEO

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 3+ years of project management experience, ideally in a non-profit setting
- Experience in project reporting, monitoring & evaluation, and other donor-relations tasks
- Masters degree in media/communications, social science, management, international development or any other relevant field
- Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to multitask to tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A strong understanding of the media and civil society in Lebanon with proven media, Web 2.0 and social media skills
- Native Arabic with fluent English (written & spoken), French is a plus

Full time position. 45 hours a week (flexible, depending on events and business support activities at AltCity, including occasional evenings and weekends.)

Applicants are requested to send to work@altcity.me (include the title of the position in your email subject line):
- an updated CV including URLs for all relevant projects and/or social media accounts (personal or organizational) and all contact information.
- a cover letter explaining why you are excited about leading this program and why this position is perfect for you!

Deadline: Friday February 8, 2013

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