Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Nation Media Group is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor. Saturday Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Nation Courier Service and the Monitor Business Directory.

Job Summary:   To engage NMG social media audiences using various channels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quality assurance: Ensure the aesthetic qualities of all NMG social media platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, WhatsApp & TikTok accounts are always maintained and in a professional way.
• Create engaging content that has value-adds and is tailored to the different social media.
• Schedule social media posts and observe follower responses.
• Monitor and track audience growth on all NMG social media channels.
• Online Feedback: Engage with audiences, and circulate accurate reports, detailing results of performance, and areas of possible improvement.
• Ensure that Banner adverts and in-house campaigns are promoted/published at the appropriate time.
• Oversee content strategy and drive uptake on all NMG social media platforms and ensure they are being utilized effectively in consultation with the respective departments.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Academic: University Degree in journalism, marketing, communication or a related field from an accredited institution
• Experience: 2-3 years’ experience

Core Competencies:

• Good IT and Digital media skills.
• Demonstrated creativity, immersion in social media and a keen eye for design.
• In-depth understanding of social media platforms, their participants and community dynamics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media listening tools
• Results-oriented attitude.
• Video editing and graphic design experience is an added advantage