Job Opening for Communications Specialist

SmartUp, the Social Innovation Lab, is in need of a new energetic and proactive member to join the organisation and help scale our activities by enabling a greater presence in the media space.

Application deadline: 15.03.2020

Start of employment: April, 2020

The main areas where we would like your help:

• Development of a marketing strategy that will lead to the growth and development of the organisation and is in line with the strategic priorities and vision of the organisation
• Guidance of the graphic designer and/or creation of effective visual materials for the various needs of the organisation, focusing on the end user
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with domestic and especially international media from relevant fields related to SmartUp's work
• Enhanced presence in traditional media, as well as experimenting with new digital media (live streaming, interactive engagement tools, etc.)

Purpose and responsibilities of the position:

• Development of communication plans for SmartUp projects
• Managing social media brands (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn), focusing on integrated communications
• Creating social media strategies for SmartUp projects
• Monitoring and analyzing the digital market/social media
• Managing online communities and the reputation of projects
• Creating, monitoring, and optimizing campaigns
• Managing websites (content publishing)
• Keeping up with the latest trends and implementing them in daily work
• Identifying opportunities to secure media space in domestic and foreign media
• Preparing narratives, blogs, and articles related to project activities
• Arranging and participating in radio, television, interviews, and other activities related to the organisation

Required skills and qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of work experience in marketing, social media, PR, or related fields is mandatory
• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and related tools for effective work such as Google Drive, Outlook, Trello, etc.
• Skill in writing and preparing articles and blogs for digital media (copywriting)
• Experience working with traditional media (established relationships with the local media ecosystem, experience in TV appearances, media communication, etc.)
• The main language in the organisation is Macedonian, but due to the nature of the work, excellent knowledge of English is required Knowledge of the Albanian language will be considered an advantage
• Knowledge of the Albanian language will be considered an advantage
• Experience working with tools for quick and effective creation such as Canva, Mailchimp, Surveymonkey, Typeform, etc.
• Creativity, proactivity, ability to work in a team, and flexibility
• Highly developed interpersonal and marketing skills
• Maximum dedication and responsibility towards work and meeting deadlines
• Desire to work in a multidisciplinary environment with open, proactive, and dynamic people
• Desire to work on socially beneficial and fun projects

What do we offer?

• Work on projects and activities that make a real change in the lives of others, on topics such as climate change, education, innovation in the public sector, youth work, etc.
• A dynamic environment where inclusiveness, proactivity, and a desire for innovation are everyday values
• Flexible working hours regarding arrival and departure times
• Possibility for remote work, upon prior agreement with the supervising manager
• Professional development, participation in trainings, seminars, and conferences in Macedonia and abroad
• Mentoring by the existing staff of the NGO SmartUp
• Opportunity to work on projects with various partners (domestic and foreign) from the public, private, and civil sectors as well as academia. Examples: UNDP, UNICEF, City of Skopje, Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, etc.
• A pleasant and friendly atmosphere in our office in the old Skopje bazaar

Logistical information related to the employment:

• The person is expected to start working from April, 2020
• The daily working hours for this position are 8 hours, with flexible arrival between 08:00 and 10:00, until 16:00 or 18:00.
• The weekly working hours are Monday to Friday, with daily record-keeping of completed tasks
• There is also the possibility for occasional remote work, with approval from the project manager
• The offices are located in the Old Bazaar, Skopje

All interested candidates are required to send their CV and motivation letter to info@innovationlab.mk. Additionally, we recommend sending us a list of reference projects and letters of recommendation.