Group Social Media Specialist
Erbil, Iraq6d ago
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About the role
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Job Title |
Group Social Media Specialist |
Work Schedule |
Sunday – Thursday 8:30 – 17:00 |
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Department |
Business Support |
Work Location |
Erbil Office |
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Reports to |
Corporate Communications Team |
Start Date |
To be confirmed |
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Subordinates |
Not Applicable |
Application Deadline |
October 28, 2026 |
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Contract Type |
Open Contract |
Other details |
Three months’ probation |
About Us:
HKN Energy Ltd. is a privately held, independent energy company with oil exploration and production operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).
HKN Energy is focused on increasing production of its Sarsang Block, located in the prolific Zagros fold, and thrust belt of Northern Kurdistan. We have a highly experienced, diverse team with work experience in over 80 different countries. HKN Energy is committed to building a company culture that is guided by its Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Commitment, and Teamwork.
Position Summary
Deliver day-to-day management of HKN’s social media channels, creating and publishing engaging content that showcases our operations, our people and their achievements across all HKN entities.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Create, schedule and publish content across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and other approved platforms
- Follow the content calendar and brand guidelines, and keep a consistent look and tone across entities
- Gather stories, photos and video from sites and offices; interview employees and write short features
- Monitor and respond to comments and messages, and flag sensitive or negative content to management
- Follow the approval process before publishing anything involving operations, security-sensitive locations or individuals
- Prepare monthly performance reports and basic analytics
- Maintain the photo and video library with appropriate permissions and consent records
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Media or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience in social media management or content creation
- Strong writing skills in English; Arabic and/or Kurdish is an advantage
- Hands-on experience with design, photo and video editing tools
- Understanding of social media analytics and best practices
- Good judgment and discretion with sensitive information