Group Social Media Specialist

Job Title

Group Social Media Specialist

Work Schedule

Sunday – Thursday 8:30 – 17:00

Department

Business Support

Work Location

Erbil Office

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 Energy Ltd. is a privately held, independent energy company with oil exploration and production operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).

HKN Energy is focused on increasing production of its Sarsang Block, located in the prolific Zagros fold, and thrust belt of Northern Kurdistan. We have a highly experienced, diverse team with work experience in over 80 different countries. HKN Energy is committed to building a company culture that is guided by its Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Commitment, 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; Arabic and/or Kurdish 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