JOB DETAILS:
Nation Media Group is Uganda's most influential media house, operating NTV, the biggest and most popular English-language television station and Spark TV, the first female-focused, and fastest growing television station in Uganda. It also operates the Daily Monitor, Saturday Monitor, Sunday Monitor and The East African Newspapers, 93.3 KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM and Nation Courier service.

We are looking for a qualified, experienced and result oriented professional to fill the following vacancy.

Job Title: Social Media Specialist (ABUL) - 1 POSITION
Reports to: Social Media Lead
Department: News

JOB PURPOSE:
• To engage NTV and Spark TV online visitors and viewers using various social media platforms and responding to them as necessary.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Quality assurance: Ensure the aesthetic qualities of all NTV and Spark TV Online platforms such as all Facebook pages; twitter accounts are maintained at all times and in a professional way.
• Monitoring and maintenance of all online platforms and operations.

• Development of NTV's and Spark TV's Online Presence: Manage all online platforms and oversee and provide guidance for all online forums.
• 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 operation and drive uptake on all NTV and Spark TV SMS platforms being utilized effectively in consultation with the respective departments.

Qualifications & Experience:
Academic: University Degree from an accredited institution
Experience: 3-2 years' experience

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Good IT and Digital media skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and immersion in social media.
• In-depth understanding of social media platforms, their participants and community dynamics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Results oriented attitude.
• Innovative and Creative.

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the HR Lead-NMGU, Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited, Kampala Serena Conference Center at ntvhr@ntv.co.ug 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted