JOB VACANCY: NEW MEDIA OFFICER

JOB VACANCY: NEW MEDIA OFFICER

The Office of Senator Francis Pangilinan is looking for a bright, diligent, and pro-active individual to fill the role of New Media Officer for its New Media Unit.

The New Media Officer performs the following functions:

• Assists the New Media Head in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing new media strategies for resource and volunteer mobilization;
• Works with the New Media Head, the Webmaster, and third-party suppliers and volunteers to enhance the office’s new media presence and maximize and maintain existing digital assets (i.e., blogs, social networking accounts, websites, etc.);
• Works with the New Media Head and the different units to manage and nurture relationships with various constituency groups through various online (and offline) channels;
• Develops specialized new media content (such as blog entries, videos, Podcasts, etc.) to meet communication objectives and enhance the office’s digital presence;
• Analyzes online analytical tools to gauge, monitor, and improve online performance;
• Assists in the management of special projects, as deemed necessary by the New Media Head and the Chief of Staff; and
• Assists in the fulfillment of other tasks, as assigned by the Chief of Staff and/or the Principal.

The necessary qualifications are as follows:

• Graduate of any prestigious university, with a degree in Communications, Information Technology, Management of Information Systems (MIS), Marketing, or any related degree;
• With at least three (3) years experience handling various online and digital marketing platforms;
• With excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; and with an excellent command of English and Filipino;
• With an excellent grasp of new and social media, such as blogs, social networks, and the like. Also, an avid blogger and social networker;
• Personable, energetic, and willing and able to deal with people from various backgrounds and age groups;
• Pays great attention to detail, is resourceful in acquiring information, and willing to learn and go out of one's comfort zone in order to achieve a crucial task;
• Flexible, a team player, and can work in a variety of conditions;
• MORE IMPORTANTLY, passionate about the country and eager to make a difference for the Philippines J

Interested parties may submit their CVs and blog/social media samples, URLs to nina.terol@gmail.com. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, July 22, 2009.