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wassim msalmi
Public Relations and Communications Specialist at FHI 360
Tunis, TunisiaWork Experience
Public Relations and Communications Specialist
FHI 360
Apr 2023 - Present -2 yrs, 3 months
Tunisia
- Job Details:Designed and implemented communication strategies aligned with organizational goals, achieving more than 150,000 new Facebook followers and adding 10,000 followers on Instagram. Created and edited high-quality communication materials, including press releases, speeches, and social media content, increasing engagement rates by 87%. Organized and managed events from planning to execution, ensuring smooth coordination, timely delivery, and successful outcomes. Built relationships with media outlets, securing coverage in prominent platforms, scheduling interviews, preparing event briefing memos, and organizing press briefings while responding to over 100 media inquiries annually. Supported editing and review of program documents for consistency, accuracy, and clarity. Assisted 10 partner organizations, grantees, service providers, and consultants in implementing activities to achieve project objectives. Led a podcast program with 11 production teams, overseeing more than 30 members to create engaging content.
Internews
Jul 2022 - Mar 2023 -8 months
United States
- Job Details:Developed and implemented a communication strategy which enhanced the visibility of the organization by 43%. Developed, wrote, and edited communications materials. Established and maintained effective relationships with journalists and media institutions and maintained a media database. Prepared reports for the management team and donors. Designed the communications material to align with the organization's standards.
Communications and Media Department Manager
IPA Switxboard
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 -7 months
Austria
- Job Details:Supervised and produced multimedia content production, ensuring quality and adherence to brand identity. Collaborated and managed event management and outreach strategies, increasing donor and partner participation. Wrote and edited leaflets, brochures, press releases, speeches, newsletters, websites and social media. Built positive relationships with stakeholders, media, and the public. Provided training for the team for all outreach activities to resolve all issues and develop cost management strategies.
Digital Marketing and Communication Consultant
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 -6 months
Germany
- Job Details:Developed and implemented the organization's internal and external communication strategy. Developed and managed the organization’s visual brand. Managed all online content, including the organization’s website, social media and third-party websites. Initiated effective marketing campaigns online. Provided training and outreach support to NGOs in the MENA region. Produced reports summarizing the communication performance and impact.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Communication
Cornell UniversityJan 2023 - Jan 2024 - 1 Year
Master's Degree in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
The Open UniversityJan 2017 - Jan 2018 - 1 Year
Bachelor's Degree in Audio Visual Communications
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS OF SOUSSEJan 2013 - Jan 2016 - 3 yr
Skills
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Storytelling
- Video Production
- strategic vision
- Influencer Marketing & Partnerships
- Brand Identity Development
- Social Media & Digital Engagement
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Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
FluentFrench
FluentItalian
IntermediateGerman
Intermediate