Media & Communications Lead Recruitment

Position: Media & Communications Lead – Al Sharq Youth

Location: Istanbul, Türkiye

Type: Full-Time

Duration: 2 years

Application Deadline: 4 July 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Al Sharq Youth is looking for a Media & Communications Lead to lead its communications, marketing, and digital presence.

This role is responsible for shaping how Al Sharq Youth speaks to the world, across social media, campaigns, digital platforms, publications, events, and community communications. The Media & Communications Lead will help position Al Sharq Youth as a leading platform for youth leadership, ideas, action, and impact.

The role will work closely with the network, programs, conferences, partnerships, and leadership teams to turn Al Sharq Youth’s activities into clear, engaging, and meaningful stories that reach wider audiences.

This is a role for someone who understands communication strategy, brand-building, content, campaigns, and audience growth. The ideal candidate should be able to combine strategic thinking with creative execution, and sustain and build a strong, consistent public presence for Al Sharq Youth.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Communications & Marketing Strategy

Develop and lead Al Sharq Youth’s overall communications and marketing strategy.

This includes setting priorities, defining audiences, shaping key messages, planning content cycles, and ensuring that communications support the wider goals of the organization.

2. Brand Development

Strengthen the public voice and the identity of Al Sharq Youth.

The Media & Communications Lead should ensure that the organization communicates with clarity, consistency, and purpose across all platforms and activities.

3. Campaign Development

Design and oversee campaigns that advance Al Sharq Youth’s mission, programs, events, recruitment, partnerships, and public engagement.

This includes campaign planning, messaging, creative direction, launch coordination, and performance follow-up.

4. Content & Digital Platforms

Guide content creation across social media, websites, newsletters, publications, and other digital platforms.

The role includes overseeing content calendars, editorial direction, copywriting, visual content, video, and platform-specific communication.

5. Team & Creative Coordination

Build, guide, and coordinate a communications and creative team.

This may include designers, social media specialists, content creators, photographers, videographers, writers, and external contributors.

6. Audience Growth & Engagement

Strengthen audience growth, engagement, and visibility across Al Sharq Youth platforms.

The role should use data, feedback, trends, and platform insights to improve content performance and build stronger relationships with audiences.

7. New Media & Innovation

Explore new communication formats that can expand Al Sharq Youth’s reach and influence.

This may include podcasts, digital series, interviews, documentaries, newsletters, storytelling campaigns, and other creative media initiatives.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who combines strategic communication, creative thinking, leadership, and a strong understanding of digital media.

The ideal candidate is someone who can see the bigger picture, turn complex work into clear stories, lead creative teams, and build campaigns that people want to engage with.

They should be comfortable working across multiple platforms, coordinating with different teams, managing deadlines, and ensuring that Al Sharq Youth communicates in a way that is professional, relevant, and inspiring.

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in social media management.
  • Experience in communications, marketing, media, branding, content, or digital strategy.
  • Experience leading campaigns, content plans, communications projects, or creative teams.
  • Strong understanding of social media, digital platforms, audience engagement, and brand positioning.
  • Experience working with designers, writers, content creators, or media contributors.
  • Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

The role requires a combination of communications, marketing, leadership, and creative strategy skills, including:

  • Communications and marketing strategy
  • Brand and narrative development
  • Campaign planning and management
  • Social media and digital platform management
  • Content strategy and editorial planning
  • Copywriting and storytelling
  • Team and creative contributor coordination
  • Audience growth and engagement
  • Data tracking and performance reporting
  • Creative direction
  • Partnership and stakeholder coordination
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Adaptability, initiative, and attention to detail

Language Requirements

English: Required
Arabic: Highly desirable
Turkish: A strong advantage

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Working Days: Monday – Friday
    Location:
    Al Sharq Forum Office
    Yenibosna, Bahçelievler
    Istanbul, Türkiye.
Application Deadline: 4 July 2026

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