Social Media & Community Manager

Department: Communications  |  Working Group: Community & Outreach  |  Position Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)  |  Time Commitment: 8–12 hours/week  |  Location: Remote

The MEA Institute for Strategic Studies is seeking a Social Media & Community Manager to lead the Institute’s presence across Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X. The role combines platform content management with community engagement, requiring the ability to develop and execute a social media calendar, respond to audience interactions, and grow the Institute’s digital community. The Social Media & Community Manager will coordinate closely with the Multimedia Producer on content production scheduling and will provide cross-coverage when other team members are unavailable.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a social media content calendar across all active platforms.
• Adapt content from the Institute’s research, events, and multimedia outputs for platform-specific distribution.
• Monitor engagement, respond to comments, and actively foster online community growth.
• Coordinate with communications team members on content production scheduling and delivery.
• Track platform performance and contribute data to the Analytics Officer’s monthly reports.
• Provide cross-coverage and support when other Communications team members are unavailable.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts for an organisation, brand, or publication.
• Demonstrated ability to increase internal and external engagement through diverse media formats and storytelling.
• Understanding of platform algorithms, content formats, and audience engagement strategies across Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X.
• Experience developing and executing social media calendars, responding to comments, increasing platform engagement, and fostering online communities.
• Canva or equivalent design tool proficiency for basic asset production is an asset.
• Experience in a policy, international affairs, media, or non-profit environment is an asset.
• Links to managed accounts or a portfolio of social campaigns are strongly encouraged.

Language Requirements

English fluency required. French and Arabic are considered strong assets.

How to Apply

Send your CV and links to social accounts you have managed or a portfolio of relevant work to comms-career@meainstitute.org. Please include Social Media & Community Manager in the subject line.

Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Strong candidates not selected at this time will be considered for future openings.