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Arabic Media Specialist

Location: Remote

Type: Consultancy

Reports To: Communications Officer

SJAC is also currently hiring an Arabic-language video presenter. If you are interested and qualified for both positions, please apply jointly (see below). Applicants able to fulfill both roles will be given first preference.

About the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre

The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) is a Syrian human rights organization that pursues meaningful justice and accountability for crimes committed in Syria.

Position Summary

SJAC is looking for a content creator to help produce Arabic-language social media about SJAC’s work and human rights and justice news in Syria. The Media Specialist will work closely with SJAC’s Communications Officer to draft social media, design outreach material, and write scripts for video content. The ideal candidate should have experience designing social media graphics and creating social media strategies, while also being informed about current events in Syria.

The successful candidate will be offered a consulting agreement through August 2026 with opportunities for renewal. SJAC anticipates the candidate will work 80-100 hours per month. Work can be conducted remotely, according to the candidate’s own schedule, apart from occasional pre-scheduled meetings.

General Duties and Responsibilities

  • Produce Arabic social media to promote SJAC’s articles and reports
  • Design engaging social media content
  • Manage SJAC’s Arabic social media accounts
  • Assist in writing short scripts for videos about SJAC’s work
  • Conduct research concerning transitional justice and human rights as they relate to SJAC’s goals
  • Develop outreach strategies to better engage with Syrians

 Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in media, communications, or relevant area studies degree related to Syria or the Middle East
  • Native proficiency in Arabic and working fluency in English
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Ability to draft social media content in Arabic
  • Dedication to providing impartial content in support of human rights in Syria.
  • Design experience using Canva or the Adobe Suite

How to Apply

To apply, please send an email with the subject line “Arabic Media Specialist” to [email protected], providing a:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • At least 3 examples of previous social media posts
  • Proposed hourly rate

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

SJAC is also hiring for an Arabic video presenter. Applicants who are interested in both positions are encouraged to provide a combined application, subject line ‘Arabic Media Specialist – Video Presenter.’

SJAC is a diverse organization made up of 60+ team members around the globe. We pride ourselves on our ability to implement programming that is inclusive and responsive to the needs of all Syrians and believe that our own team’s diversity of viewpoints and experiences helps us to achieve that goal. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.