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wassim msalmi

Public Relations and Communications Specialist at FHI 360

Tunis, Tunisia

Work 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.
  • Communications Consultant

    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 University

      Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 - 1 Year

    • Master's Degree in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

      The Open University

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 - 1 Year

    • Bachelor's Degree in Audio Visual Communications

      HIGHER INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS OF SOUSSE

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 - 3 yr

    Skills

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    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Fluent
    • French

      Fluent
    • Italian

      Intermediate
    • German

      Intermediate
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