Role: Social Media Officer

Please read this role descriptor carefully - have you got the essential skills or experience that we need?

Reporting to: Thushara Chandrasiri (Lead Communications Volunteer) 

What does this role do? 
The Comms team here at ReportOUT play a vital role in highlighting the important and valuable work of our major Human Rights Reports, as well as raising awareness of events and articles. Your role will therefore involve creating engaging social media content, which will be used to cascade key messages and developments that the charity will be sharing with the public. You will:

 

• Create and schedule engaging content across our social media platforms.

• Monitor and respond to comments and messages in a timely manner.

• Develop and execute social media campaigns to raise awareness and drive action.

• Track and analyse social media metrics to optimise performance.

• Stay updated on social media trends and best practices.

• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure cohesive messaging.

• Use our branding guidelines when needed.

Essential skills, experience, or qualifications you need for this particular role:

 

• Confidence and experience with social media platforms. 

• Strong writing and communication skills.

• Creativity and a knack for storytelling.

• Experience with scheduling software (for example, Later).

• Ability to analyse data and adjust strategies to boost engagement.

• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative.

• Experience working as part of a remote team, including maintaining frequent and regular communication with the rest of the team.

Desirable skills, experience, or qualifications:

• Some graphic design experience using software such as Canva.