Social Media Content Creation Manager at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) - Maiduguri / Yola

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking prospective candidates for the anticipated Prevention of Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic through Awareness Raising and Livelihoods Support for Adolescent Girls and Boys in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Social Media Content Creation Manager

Location: Maiduguri or Yola
Department: Atiku Center
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Supervisor: Report to the Project Director

Position Background

• The Social Media Content Creation Manager will administer the project’s social media accounts.
• H/she will be responsible for creating original text and video content, managing posts and responding to followers.
• H/she is expected to be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies, social media trends and be able to express the project’s views creatively.

Primary Responsibilities

• Handle all the project’s social media presence and ensuring high levels of web traffic and customer engagement.
• Perform research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences
• Design and implement social media strategy to align with project goals
• Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news)
• Collaborate with IT, programs and Communication teams to ensure brand consistency.
• Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor their reviews
• Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout).
• Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness, like promotions and competitions.
• Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Position Requirements

• Master / M.Sc degree in Marketing or relevant field
• Proven work experience as a Social media manager
• Hands-on experience in content management.
• Minimum of 5-7 years working experience in similar position.
• Excellent copywriting skills
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
• Knowledge of online marketing channel
• Familiarity with web design
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and multitasking skills

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Application Closing Date
26th May, 2020.