Content and Social Media Officer

Overview

Berytech is looking for an experienced content and social media officer capable of taking on multiple projects and executing on their full implementation strategy.

The officer will be responsible for creating compelling and engaging content across various platforms that extends to reels, short written articles, blog posts, social media updates, newsletters, press releases, and other relevant materials and handle the Berytech social platforms. The officer will utilize their exceptional skills to develop content that effectively communicates Berytech’s key messages, promotes its initiatives, engages the target audience and effectively handles the social handles.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your key responsibilities and accountabilities will include:

Content Creation

• Producing high-quality, purpose driven, long-form and short-form written content in English for various digital and non-digital platforms.
• Conducting thorough research on assigned topics to gather relevant information and ensure accuracy and credibility in the content. This may involve studying industry trends, interviewing subject matter experts, and utilizing reliable sources.
• Crafting engaging, concise, and well-structured content (reels, interviews, text, infographics etc.) that aligns with the target audience and meets the organization’s brand voice and style guidelines.
• Attending events/meetings as needed to interview and/or gather necessary details to produce the written material.
• Incorporating relevant keywords and optimizing content for search engine optimization (SEO) purposes. This includes understanding basic SEO principles, conducting keyword research, and implementing best practices to improve visibility.
• Reviewing and revising content for clarity, and overall quality. This includes self-editing and incorporating feedback from peers to improve the content.
• Actively participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to develop and execute adequate content creation.
• Keeping up with industry trends, best practices, and emerging content formats.

Social Media

• Implement and manage all social media accounts related to Berytech on all channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.).
• Post and cover relevant activities happening at Berytech with the aim of informing and engaging the community
• Attend necessary events, workshops among others for coverage
• Collaborating with the communications team and the internal departments to create content through social media, email marketing, and other channels.
• Keeping up with social media trends, best practices, and emerging content formats.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications or equivalent from an accredited university.

• Experience: At least 2 years in Content Writing
• Languages: Fluency in Arabic and English, French is a plus

Additional Required Skills

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of SEO principles and best practices for optimizing content.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong research skills and the ability to gather information from various sources.
• Creative mindset with the ability to think strategically and develop innovative content ideas.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup ecosystem is a plus.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants meeting all the above requirements are to submit their applications below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Berytech is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, valuing diversity and ethical conduct as keys to our collective success.