Responsibilities by sector of activity
A) Strategy and planning
Develop communications strategy and monthly/quarterly content calendar aligned with advocacy priorities, membership activities, and grant commitments.
Define channel roles and cadence (social, web, newsletter, podcast, video).
B) Editorial workflow and production management
Run workflow from ideation to publication: briefs, assignments, deadlines, review/approvals, publishing, and archiving.
Coordinate production across formats and contributors; ensure quality control and on-time delivery.
C) Podcast Production
Editorial planning: episode plan aligned to priorities; guest outreach; approvals for sensitive topics.
Manage podcast production team: record/edit/mix/master; show notes; promo clips.
Distribution: choosing podcast snippets, managing editing, and publishing them.
Safety/consent: consent management, anonymization where needed, duty of care.
Archiving: raw + final backups, naming conventions.
D) Social media and distribution
Plan and manage social media publishing; implement scheduling rhythm and breaking news protocol.
Build relationships with traditional media outlets to place UJL content and statements; maintain distribution lists.
e) Network activation and targeted outreach
Activate member network and partners for amplification; coordinate targeted outreach to journalists, CSOs, and policymakers.
Support systematic engagement on media law and sector priorities, with Management/Legal.
F) Ethics, risk, crisis management and quality assurance
Ensure adherence to UJL ethics/deontology; coordinate Legal review and approvals for sensitive content.
Manage crises communication promptly and in adherence with the union’s principles, coordinate with relevant team members for production deliverables
Communicate crises with committee members and ensure timely crisis response
G) Analytics and learning
Track analytics and report monthly insights with recommendations; adjust content approach based on learning.
H) Core deliverables
Internal Newsletter monthly
Internal and External yearly wrap-up newsletter
Podcast: up to 12 episodes/year
Video: up to 2 video reports per month
Statements with visuals (consistent packaging)
Coverage of activities (member activities, trainings, advocacy moments) with evidence packs
Social Media presence and visibility
Required qualifications and experience
5+ years communications/journalism/editorial production; proven coordination leadership.
Arabic/English writing and editing; portfolio required.
Core competencies
Editorial judgment and planning discipline
Stakeholder engagement and media relations
Risk-aware decision-making and QA discipline
Flexibility and Adaptability
- Lebanon
Applicants must submit the following in English or Arabic to executive@ujleb.com:
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Maximum 3 pages
Clearly outline relevant experience in communications, journalism, editorial production, media relations, or content strategy
Highlight leadership or coordination roles
Include at least two professional references
2. Motivation Letter (Maximum 1–1.5 pages)
The letter should address:
Why you are applying for this role
Your experience building or managing communication strategies
Your approach to editorial workflow and production management
Experience managing sensitive content, legal review, or crisis communication
How you balance advocacy, ethics, risk management, and audience growth
3. Portfolio
Please include:
Links to published work (articles, videos, podcasts, campaigns, newsletters, statements, etc.)
Examples of content strategy or editorial planning (if available)
At least one example demonstrating handling of sensitive or high-risk content