Copywriter/online Content Coordinator - محرر/ منسق محتوى إلكتروني

  Summary of key tasks and responsibilities: Copyediting and proofreading different types of texts, both journalistic and advertising, including press releases, features, reports, coverage stories, brochures, leaflets, ads, scripts, etc. Administrating URDA’s website. This includes: participation in the selection, preparation and evaluation of published content; uploading materials using a content management system (CMS); tracking and reporting on all site metrics; and working towards increasing site’s reach. Administrating URDA’s official pages on Social Media websites (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Linked In, Instagram, etc.). This includes: participation in the selection, preparation and evaluation of published content; optimizing content for different SM sites; moderating comments and responding to incoming messages and/ or inquiries; tracking and reporting on all pages metrics; and working towards increasing their reach and interactivity. Constantly evaluating and preparing development plans for improving URDA’s web presence, in accordance with its needs and advancement, focusing on the purpose of building and enhancing a positive public image for the URDA. Contribution in maintaining an updated media database, and in building strong work relationships with different media outlets. Communicating with media outlets, disseminating press releases, and reporting on media’s responsiveness. Participation in monitoring URDA’s public image in different media outlets, and contribution to URDA’s public image enhancing plans.   Skills/Qualifications: Degrees: A bachelor’s (BA) degree in media, communication or a related field; or experience in journalism for a minimum of 2 years. Languages: Arabic: Excellent oral and written communication skills. English: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Required professional skills: Writing/Editing: Proficiency/experience in journalistic texts, copywriting, and creative writing. Computer: Proficiency in using Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Web Publishing: Proficiency/experience in using CMS portals. Social Media: Proficiency/experience in moderating SM pages, and in content optimization for SM.   Required personal skills: Creativity, planning, cooperation, team-work, organization, discipline, ability to prioritize, working under pressure and within strict deadlines, multi-tasking, ability to travel and work during off-work hours when required.