Assistant Officer (Media)

Job Description

Title: Assistant Officer (Media)

Company Name: Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS)

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 32 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO,Development Agency,Web Media/Blog,Micro-Credit

• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Journalism

Bachelor/ Masters in Bangla, English, Mass Communications, Journalism, or any other relevant subject with a good academic record. 3rd class/equivalent in any examination will not be considered. Professional courses in relevant subjects will get added advantage.

• At least 1 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO,Development Agency,Web Media/Blog,Micro-Credit

• Age At most 32 years

• Age limit is relaxable for experienced candidates.

• For the Assistant officer position, minimum 1 years working experience in a recognized Bangla/ English Newspaper (print/ digital) media/ PR agency or NGO setting in a similar role.

Additional Requirements

• The applicants must have experience in writing News Articles/ Press releases, Creative Content writing, Story or Script Writing, Digital Content Development, and Websites Content Writing both in Bangla and English.

• Must have the ability to think creatively and excellent writing and editing skills both in Bangla and English.

• Should have high computer literacy in Bangla and English typing.

• Proofreading and editing capabilities for content materials.

• Must have the ability to translate Bangla to English and/or English to Bangla.

• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress).

• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and should be a good team member.

• Should have effective relations with business & creative heads of various media including print Digital and Television Media.

Responsibilities & Context

Job Summary: MSS is looking for highly proactive and skilled media professionals to recruit as Assistant Media Officer who is capable of preparing press releases, media statement, press/media kits, and updated information and stories both in Bangla and English. The incumbents should also have expertise in Social Media content development, graphics design, video documentary uploading, and editing social media pages and websites. The incumbents should have effective media relations to publish press releases, media statements, news, and articles in print, online, and TV media. S/he will work under the Media and Public Affairs unit of MSS.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Write content for press articles/ releases, websites, publications, speeches, case studies, and other materials that publicize the organization`s activities;

• Maintain a database of journalists, and PR agencies and build a regular rapport with them for maximum press coverage to promote optimum visibility of the organization`s activities;

• Develop and design Social Media Content development, bulletin, reports, and different publications;

• Prepare stories/anecdotes for publications in print and electronic media and social media;

• Help to develop program video documentaries; spots and online content ;

• Ensure the consistency (style, fonts, images, and voice);

• Coordinate with team lead & members to illustrate articles and other content;

• Quality translations from English to Bangla and Bangla to English;

• Create and nurture the organization`s public relations through various media including print, TV, and digital platform;

• Any other task assigned by the Management.

Compensation & Other Benefits

• After confirmation: BDT 22,486. Negotiable during the probation period.

  Benefits will be according to the policy of the organization.