Media Specialist

Company Description Blessed to Bless Life Ministries (BBLM) is a refugee youth-led, independent non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through children’s well-being, youth empowerment, and community development. Guided by faith and compassion, BBLM supports vulnerable children, youth, older adults, persons with disabilities, and refugee families facing poverty, displacement, and social exclusion. The organization provides holistic programs that address education, health, protection, livelihood, spiritual growth, and community resilience. BBLM’s mission is to empower individuals through education, mentorship, and practical support so they can experience love, dignity, and opportunity. Grounded in values of respect, integrity, empathy, honesty, and faith in God, BBLM works to build a brighter, more just future for marginalized communities.
Role Description The Media Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Kampala, responsible for planning, creating, and managing multimedia content that supports BBLM’s mission and programs. This role includes developing and executing media strategies for campaigns, coordinating social media and new media channels, and producing content such as videos, graphics, and written materials for online and offline platforms. The Media Specialist will document field activities and community stories, collaborate with program teams to highlight impact, and ensure consistent messaging aligned with BBLM’s values. Daily tasks also involve monitoring media performance, conducting audience and market research, maintaining media archives, and supporting events and outreach initiatives. The role requires close coordination with leadership, partners, and volunteers to strengthen visibility, advocacy, and community engagement.
Qualifications

• Strong media planning and campaign coordination skills, with the ability to design and implement effective media strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear writing, storytelling, and interpersonal communication across diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of marketing principles and experience supporting outreach, advocacy, and brand visibility initiatives.
• Familiarity with new media platforms, social media management, and basic content creation for digital channels.
• Ability to conduct research on audiences, trends, and best practices to inform media and communication efforts.
• Proficiency with common media and design tools (e.g., basic video editing, graphic design, photography) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with vulnerable and refugee communities, and alignment with BBLM’s faith-based values.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to work collaboratively on-site in Kampala.
• Relevant education or training in communications

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