Job Opening – Communication manager MENA
Job Description
Managing and leading various long-term strategic communications strategies and channels, with a focus on cultivating audiences in the MENA region. The Delia Arts Foundation already has a communications and social media department whose work is focused on Western audiences. Now, we want to bring in an additional team member to work alongside them to bring in the perspectives from the MENA region.
Responsibilities include:
- Creating a marketing strategy suitable for target MENA audiences for specific projects, most notably Creative Corners. An ability to work on big strategic plans as well as day-to-day tasks.
- Social Media Management and Content Creation in English, Arabic and French for multiple social media channels, most notably Creative Corners.
- Cultivating MENA Audiences – Projects Marketer – Strategy and Implementation.
- Assisting in the creation of monthly newsletters in French and Arabic.
- Working with PR agents – media relations and outreach, including providing own PR contacts in different countries, following up with them and writing press releases. Ability to run PR campaigns that deliver measurable results and meet objectives.
- Creativity in securing coverage and buzz with traditional outlets.
- Working alongside the Delia Arts Foundation management, content creators and communications department and maintain regular communication.
- Ability to work remotely and travel when needed.
Terms of Employment
- 50%-100% employment (gradual and flexible)
- Freelance, invoiced, paid directly by the Delia NGO.
- Competitive pay, with future options for promotion.
- Comfortable working environment, also suitable for young mothers.
Preferred background/experience
1. Preferable past involvement in various fields of art.
2. Preferable past involvement in the field of philanthropy/NGO, communications, marketing and PR.
3. Full professional English, French and Arabic: Writing and speaking.
4. Must be a resident in the MENA region. Priority will be given to Lebanese applicants.
5. Must be mobile.
6. Full control of modern computer applications.
7. No criminal record
8. Good communication and organizational skills.
9. A people person, organized and proactive. Deadline-oriented, inquisitive, with great follow-up and reporting skills.
10. Proven past involvement with Media Relations (MENA & West) or with the capability of creating and fostering them, in the short and long-term, for all Delia projects, globally and locally.
Amazing writing skills in English*, French, and Arabic.
11. Formation/ Experience in Communications / Media / Journalism/ PR
12. Basic notions of Design (photoshop/canva) and video editing for quick solutions + capabilities of coordinating with our designer and video editor for the creation of more complex material
13. Experience in writing press releases + Ability to pitch to media outlets.
14. Understanding of the niche/alternative media ecosystem.
15. Proven social media management skills
Any interested candidate in this job offer needs to send us their CV to hello@delia-arts.org by Tuesday January 31, 2023 along with a short statement of why they would love to join the Delia Arts Team and why they should be considered as a strong applicant.
About Us
The Delia Arts Foundation supports the development of the music sector in underserved and marginalized communities.
We are a multi-disciplinary team of young people, many of us being professional musicians, who believe that music is a powerful tool that can improve the lives of young people around the world through education, economic empowerment, community building and freedom of expression. We do this by empowering local entities, providing training opportunities, building music industry infrastructure on the ground through our physical cultural centers and creating innovative tools that foster creativity and expression.
For more information, please visit our website at www.delia-arts.org
About Creative Corners
The Creative Corners is an innovative approach to creating music with technology. The stations are placed in public schools around the world and they allow children to learn and create music while having fun. By utilizing modern technology and holistic design, children are given free access to software and games, introducing them to a wealth of music knowledge, empowering their creativity, and intellect. The stations are put in areas where underprivileged children develop their interest in music. The Delia Arts Foundation will then respond to their needs to develop their interest by involving them in our core programs.
Find out more: https://creativecorners.club/