Communication and Media Manager

Job Description

Title: Communication and Media Manager

Company Name: Local Education and Economic Development Organization - LEEDO

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka (Bosila)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 29 Apr 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communication & Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Relations

Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
∎ Coordinate in press releases, interviews, and media briefings to promote LEEDO’s work.
∎ Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries.
∎ Design and implement effective social media strategies across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
∎ Create and schedule regular posts to engage supporters and stakeholders.
∎ Develop impactful content (written, graphic, photo, and video) highlighting LEEDO’s work.
∎ Capture and craft success stories from projects, especially from vulnerable and street-connected children.
∎ Ensure all communications align with LEEDO’s tone, brand, and mission.
∎ Regularly update the LEEDO website with fresh content, event coverage, news, and visuals.
∎ Optimize content for accessibility and SEO.
∎ Coordinate with web developer team on improvements.
∎ Lead digital communications for fundraising events and advocacy campaigns.
∎ Ensure wide media and public reach through innovative messaging and visuals.
∎ Measure the effectiveness of communication strategies.
∎ Provide monthly/quarterly reports with key performance indicators.7. General Communication Support·
∎ Draft presentations, speeches, and materials for LEEDO’s leadership.
∎ Support internal communications to keep staff updated and engaged.
∎ Take and edit high-quality photos and videos to document LEEDO’s fieldwork.
∎ Design basic graphics (posters, flyers, social media visuals) using tools like Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator.
∎ Apply creative typography and layout skills to enhance content presentation.
∎ Coordinate youth-led media initiatives such as the Young Journalist Change Maker group.
∎ Mentor and guide youth in storytelling and advocacy through media.
∎ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, or a related field.
∎ Minimum 2-5 years of professional experience in a similar communications/media role, preferably within an NGO/Humanitarian sector or social impact organization.
∎ Proficient in content writing, editing, and storytelling.
∎ Hands-on experience with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
∎ Basic graphic design proficiency (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator).
∎ Photography and videography skills with knowledge of editing tools.
∎ Understanding of SEO and website content management systems.
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Creative thinker with attention to detail.
∎ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
∎ Passion for child rights and development issues.
∎ Position Context:
∎ LEEDO is seeking a dynamic and creative Communications and Media Manager to lead our communications, media relations, and digital engagement efforts. This role is ideal for a communications professional with a passion for storytelling, strategic media engagement, and digital content creation that advances child rights and social justice.
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∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ 1. Media Relations
∎ Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
∎ Coordinate in press releases, interviews, and media briefings to promote LEEDO’s work.
∎ Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries.
∎ 2. Social Media Management
∎ Design and implement effective social media strategies across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
∎ Create and schedule regular posts to engage supporters and stakeholders.
∎ 3. Content Creation & Storytelling
∎ Develop impactful content (written, graphic, photo, and video) highlighting LEEDO’s work.
∎ Capture and craft success stories from projects, especially from vulnerable and street-connected children.
∎ Ensure all communications align with LEEDO’s tone, brand, and mission.
∎ 4. Website Management
∎ Regularly update the LEEDO website with fresh content, event coverage, news, and visuals.
∎ Optimize content for accessibility and SEO.
∎ Coordinate with web developer team on improvements.
∎ 5. Campaign and Event Promotion
∎ Lead digital communications for fundraising events and advocacy campaigns.
∎ Ensure wide media and public reach through innovative messaging and visuals.
∎ 6. Monitoring and Evaluation
∎ Measure the effectiveness of communication strategies.
∎ Provide monthly/quarterly reports with key performance indicators.7. General Communication Support·
∎ Draft presentations, speeches, and materials for LEEDO’s leadership.
∎ Support internal communications to keep staff updated and engaged.
∎ 8. Visual and Creative Content Production
∎ Take and edit high-quality photos and videos to document LEEDO’s fieldwork.
∎ Design basic graphics (posters, flyers, social media visuals) using tools like Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator.
∎ Apply creative typography and layout skills to enhance content presentation.
∎ 9. Project Coordination
∎ Coordinate youth-led media initiatives such as the Young Journalist Change Maker group.
∎ Mentor and guide youth in storytelling and advocacy through media.
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∎ Qualifications and Skills:
∎ Education and Experience:
∎ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, or a related field.
∎ Minimum 2-5 years of professional experience in a similar communications/media role, preferably within an NGO/Humanitarian sector or social impact organization.
∎ Technical Skills:
∎ Proficient in content writing, editing, and storytelling.
∎ Hands-on experience with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
∎ Basic graphic design proficiency (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator).
∎ Photography and videography skills with knowledge of editing tools.
∎ Understanding of SEO and website content management systems.
∎ Personal Attributes:
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Creative thinker with attention to detail.
∎ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
∎ Passion for child rights and development issues.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A
∎ Lunch Facilities: Full Subsidize
∎ Festival Bonus: 1
∎ Snacks and Tea
∎ Snacks and Tea

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Bosila)

Read Before Apply:

Please submit your updated CV, along with cover letter, and a portfolio or samples of previous work (graphics, photos, videos, or articles) to hr.leedo2000@gmail.com by 23rd May, 2025, with the subject line: Communications and Media Manager.