Scope and
Purpose:
The
Communication Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and
coordination of media outreach, and to build and maintain a strong positive
local, regional, and international image for the University.
The
coordinator is to promote a positive image of the University’s performance and
accomplishments to internal and external constituencies through the creation of
news stories and media pitches.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To build strong relationships with
internal stakeholders and stays informed about current projects, events,
and initiatives being conducted throughout the University.
- Maintains strong relationships with
regional and local media partners and develop media pitches in line with
the University’s mission, vision, and goals.
- To write, edit, and translate a wide
variety of communication material including, media releases, fact sheets,
magazine stories, institutional documents, brochures, proposals, and event
marketing materials, while ensuring accuracy of AUK messaging, statistics,
and branding.
- To prepare key messages, speeches, and
press statements for members of senior management as needed.
- To deliver the University’s key messages
to the media and to be the initial point of contact for all media
enquiries or approaches.
- To assist management in responding to
emergency issues that require immediate media response.
- To plan media recognition initiatives.
- To monitor media coverage and news
archives.
- To coordinate University CSR initiatives
related to media and communications.
- To produce periodical media reports as
required.
- To overlook photography operations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s
degree in Marketing, Mass Communication, or English Literature and an emphasis
in business communication. Additional training experience is an added
advantage.
Experience:
- 4-5 years of actual professional
experience in communication in educational institutions is an added value.
- Previous experience providing a high level
of customer service in a busy office.
Skills:
- Must possess superior English and Arabic
writing skills in editorial, copywriting, and official communications.
- Strong proof reading and editing skills.
- Excellent organizational and project
management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an
ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders as well as
external stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving and excellent
organizational and filing skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of basic marketing
principles of the local region, and knowledge of a wide variety of media,
local contacts in the market.
- Proficient in advanced functions of
Microsoft Office, in particular, use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to
analyze and display data, experience using databases, and ability to learn
new software quickly.
- As events sometimes take place on evenings
and weekends, flexibility with hours is required.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact details of three
personal references.
In completing
your application, please quote position code number in the email subject line:
Communications
Coordinator - CC/PRM/10032019
Information should be sent to careers@auk.edu.kw.
Please Note:
- The applicant must possess a valid and
transferrable residency in Kuwait.
- Only selected candidates will be
contacted.
