20/04/2015
VACANCIES
ORGANIZATION: Bajan News Network Inc. & affiliates [BNNI].
PRIMARY LOCATION: LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL
PROJECT: BNNI and/or its affiliates are launching a series of websites and applications software and hardware solutions catering to both local and international audiences and are seeking candidates to work full time and/or part time in our web content, website and social media strategies and administration department.
1. Website & Social Media Strategist & Administrator
This position is available to both individuals and Companies hereby referred to as “The Contractor”
2. Assistant Website & Social Media Strategist & Administrator
This position is available to both individuals and Companies hereby referred to as “The Contractor”
JOB REQUIREMENT CONDITIONS:
1. The Contractor must be a loyal, dedicated, self-motivated, passionate, reliable and honest person or entity who is comfortable working in a confidential & professional environment.
2. The Contractor must have a passion and good working knowledge of Content Management, Advertising & Marketing as it applies to websites and social media while maintain best practices and proper standards protocols.
3. The Contractor will be required to sign a consultancy contract inclusive of a confidentiality agreement.
4. The Contractor must have access to a private, modern and reliable computing device that would allow him/her/them to adequately work from varied locations and varying times with a secure and reliable internet connection.
5. The Contractor should have access to a reliable vehicle.
6. The Contractor must make himself/herself/themselves available, and be comfortable attending or making presentations at Senior Management and Board of Directors meetings, as well as one on one/many with Clients, staff and Committees.
7. The Contractor must possess the ability to create and manage Social Media accounts.
8. The Contractor must possess a good working knowledge and understanding of, and the ability to work with, Websites, Apps & Devices, i.e. create, manage, maintain, etc., while continually researching and developing working knowledge or these various technologies for the advancement and benefit of BNNI.
9. The Contractor must be aware of the legal liability BNNI faces when it distributes information to the public, and should at all times act in a manner that protects the company from legal action.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. At least four years’ proven experience in website content & new media administration, social media marketing and general sales of high traffic websites.
2. Proven works in English, Journalism, Technical Writing or a related field will be an asset though not a requirement.
3. Must have a strong technical background in addition to the creativity required to develop responsive, interesting original content. Must have basic Adobe Photoshop, or similar graphic application skills.
4. Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
5. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of current web content and Social Media management applications including mobile/handheld web and social media usage;
6. Working knowledge of global Social Media platforms, particularly in Barbados and the Caribbean, is desired.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
8. A demonstrated knowledge in monitoring trends in digital marketing tools, applications and channels of Social Media performance metrics for ROI analysis is necessary as is knowledge of email marketing/advertising, search marketing, project management, and SEO best practices.
9. Must be able to project manage, lead, manage, direct the work of others or work alone, developing institutional policies and ensuring industry best practices.
10. Creative, curious, team-based, forward-thinking and strategic approach to projects and the integrated marketing experience.
Suitable entities and/or candidates interested in applying for this opportunity are invited to submit an application cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), along with three (3) referees to the CEO via email to [email protected] no later than Sunday April 26th 2015. Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.
EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO [email protected]
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