Social Media Specialist(Monitor Publications Limited)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Social Media Specialist
Organisation: Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 9th December 2013
Reports to: Commercial Manager Digital
About Monitor:
Monitor Publications Limited, A Nations Media Group Company operates Uganda’s most influential media house boosting of the Daily Monitor, Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 & KFM Radio Stations, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.

Job Summary:
The Social Media Specialist will enable MPL stay ahead of its competitors and grow various audiences.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Responsible for managing the franchise’s digital properties i.e. websites and social media and communications to enhance MPL’s position and visibility with key audiences.
•     Manage SEO/SEM activities and analytics analyses.
•     Work collaboratively with all departments to ensure timely and appropriate social interaction and web content.
•     Responsible for the detailed planning, development and writing of digital and social media activities in line with the Nation Media Group’s Editorial policy
•     Participate in the development and execution of cutting edge social media strategy through facebook, G+, Pinterest, Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn and other social platforms to generate interaction, brand exposure, sales and corporate reputation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

1.     The applicant should hold a university Degree in marketing, advertising and communications from an accredited institution.
2.     Two to three years' experience in a related job role.
3.     Ability  to keep reputation of top brands
4.     Exhibit dedication social media with knowledge major social media sites
5.     Understand analytics
6.     Understand marketing and social media
7.     Pro-active self-starter who works well in highly integrated and collaborative team culture
8.     Passion for new emerging media techniques  and ability to engage strategically across complex platforms.
9.     Ability to recalibrate and execute changes of direction for projects quickly and effectively required
10.     Excellent command of English
11.     Significant internet exposure and / or internet consumer experience
12.     Effective writing and communication skills including copy writing and editing, creating presentation material
13.     Strong organisational skills.
14.     Project management skills preferred.
15.     Experience with online advertising strategy and implementation including social media promotional campaigns (PPC, Google Adwords, Facebook Ads, etc)
16.     Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and / or web technology
17.     Experience with keyword analysis and SEO implementation

How to Apply:
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number.

The Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist,
 Monitor Publications Ltd .
P. O. Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda.
Or E-mail: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com