Summary job description
Blue Ventures is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead our social media communications’ strategy, delivery, and measurement globally. You’ll be responsible for managing all social media channels and creating and producing engaging content to be used across them and beyond. Whether it’s shaping and amplifying stories from communities and partners, sharing our learning far and wide, or crafting content to advocate for ocean protection and the rights of small-scale fishers, you’ll be proactive in finding creative ways to connect with and inspire a range of audiences internationally.
This is a permanent, full-time role based in any of BV’s registered locations. You’ll report to the Head of Communications and work closely with our Advocacy, Donor Stewardship, and Partnerships teams, as well as national and regional communicators and country leads.
For countries in which Blue Ventures has an office, our hybrid working policy currently requires attendance in the office for at least 40% of the working week.
Key Responsibilities
Content creation, coordination, review and publication
Lead planning and delivery of cross-channel social media and digital content in line with BV’s strategic priorities,
Support staff and partners globally to identify social media communications priorities from their work and the correct channels for publication
Create original digital communications content for BV, our coalitions and partners, raising the profile of community-led marine conservation and small-scale fisheries management efforts and highlighting the work of our team and partner organisations
Write, edit, proofread, and design social media materials to accompany news articles, advocacy campaigns, donor reports, press releases, newsletters, photo stories and wider digital communications content to agreed timescales and priorities
Ensure the accuracy and high quality of social media communications outputs, being alive to sensitivities and possible pitfalls
Proactively seek opportunities to showcase BV’s learning and work on social media and other digital platforms
Strategic communications
Work with the Director of Strategic Communications and the Head of Communications to devise global social media strategies, identify new ways to communicate with target audiences, and analyse sector trends and best practices to optimise BV’s social media outputs.
Measure the performance of different channels and outputs, using the findings to test, learn, and adapt and ultimately increase communications’ impact.
Team development
Lead training of staff, partners, networks and communities on social media communications, including writing, storytelling and design
Ensure staff are well briefed on key social media communications issues and opportunities, including AI
Skills and experience
4+ years of experience in content creation and the management and monitoring global social media channels, ideally in the conservation or development sectors
Track record of growing social audiences and increasing engagement and on social and other digital platforms
Excellent editorial judgement and proven ability to work with global colleagues to create strategic, high-quality, impactful and consistent social media content
Demonstrable experience of designing, developing and delivering communication channel strategies, messaging and toolkits tailored to a range of different audiences
Strong awareness of the nuances of different channels (particularly LinkedIn) and the expertise to create engaging content that speaks to different channel audiences
Proficient in social media measurement and evaluation
Fluency in written and spoken English
Experience in using scheduling software systems such as Loomly and Hootsuite for planning, scheduling and monitoring content performance
Solid photo, video editing, and captioning skills
Experience using design tools for social content (Creative Suite, Canva, Lightroom)
Ability to relate to and work effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures at all levels
Capacity to work independently as well as part of an international team, collaborating remotely across time zones
We would also love to see
Expertise in the environmental conservation, fisheries management and/or international development sectors, with a solid grounding in marine conservation, climate and environmental justice, and scalable solutions to the climate and ecological emergencies.
Competency in videography and photography
Experience and understanding of working with remote communities in the global south
Experience in participatory media methods
Excellent knowledge of collaborative working with Google’s suite of projects
Working knowledge of French, Malagasy, Kiswahili, Indonesian or Portuguese
Experience with content management systems like WordPress and digital asset management systems like Swivle
Experience engaging high-level experts and influencers in social media and other digital campaigns
Apply via :
careers.blueventures.org
