Social Media Coordinator (Asian Dispatch)

Job Description

DataLEADS is a strong and growing team that is driven by passion, creativity and collaboration. We value individuals with unique interests, experiences and who think differently. We’re committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our team members. POSITION: Social Media Coordinator (Asian Dispatch) Overview Asian Dispatch is seeking a dynamic individual based out of Delhi or willing to relocate with a keen interest in the media ecosystem to lead the social media department of this pan-Asian network and newsroom. This role is an ideal fit for someone with an interest in promoting important stories to a pan-Asia audience. The Social Media Coordinator will steer Asian Dispatch’s online presence on its current channels. They will be responsible for strategising and implementation in tandem with our editorial output as well as curate social media exclusive content (such as our existing series Mini Explainers , and Reporters’ Diaries ) We are keen to hear from a diverse range of people, and if you feel you do not fit all the pointers in the criteria but feel you are a right fit for this role, please apply and use the application section on ‘why are you a good fit’ to indicate so. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of this role will all need to be carried out with a strong understanding of the work and vision of Asian Dispatch. The key responsibilities summarises some of the work under this role, and is only an indicative list: Develop and implement a social media strategy for Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and Youtube for Asian Dispatch. Lead the designing for social media and work with our production team to create assets. Develop and implement ideas for collaborations on social media to increase the reach of our work. Track metrics and help analyse social media growth. Qualifications & Skills : Minimum full time work experience: 2-3 years Education: Graduate degree in journalism, design or any allied relevant fields. Masters degree in related fields preferred but not required. Design: Project Management: Experience with end-to-end social media management. Language Skills: Strong verbal and written English communication, knowledge of additional Asian languages (preferred but not required Software: Ability to work with * Google Workspace and Microsoft Office effectively. Advanced Canva skills (photoshop preferred but not required) Basic Video Editing Skills Illustration Skills (appreciated but not required) Soft Skills: * Strong familiarity with current design trends and enthusiasm to experiment within our newsroom parameters. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively. Solution-oriented approach. Proactive with a strong interest in media across Asia. Soft Skills: Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a diverse team. Solution-oriented approach and the ability to keep calm under pressure. Good negotiation and persuasion skills. Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with a strong interest in business development and sales. Application Process: The hiring process involves a screening interview round, followed by a second interview with the senior management team. Deadline: Rolling until position is filled About Asian Dispatch: Asian Dispatch, is a pan-Asian newsroom and network. The newsroom works on collaborating cross border stories that represent pan-Asian, long form, public interest journalism. Asian Dispatch is the flagship initiative of DataLEADS, a global digital media and tech company.