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HKN Syria

Group Social Media Specialist

Office Based – Rmelan with visits to field located within its concession in Al-Hasakah Governorate Full-time Closes 28 Oct 2026

 

Job Title

Group Social Media Specialist

Work Schedule

Sunday – Thursday 8:30 – 17:00

Department

Business Support

Work Location

Office Based – Rmelan with visits to field located within its concession in Al-Hasakah Governorate

Reports to

Corporate Communications Team

Start Date

To be confirmed

Subordinates

Not Applicable

Application Deadline

October 28, 2026

Contract Type

Open Contract

Other details

Three months’ probation

 

About Us:

HKN Syria Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Syrian Arab Republic. HKN Syria operates the Suwaydiya, Rmeilan, Alyan, Karatchuk, Sazaba, Laylak, Hamzeh, and Oudeh fields and is comprised of 1,189 km2. The fields share an Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir system, with the fractured "Massive" limestone as the principal producing horizon, with more than 2,100 wells mapped across the concession.

 At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, 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 and Arabic 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