Digital Communications Assistant (Part-Time)

Digital Communications Assistant (part-time) Duration: 6 months (with possibility of renewal) Deadline for submission: 21 July, 2017    The communications team at AUB’s Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs is a dynamic and exciting work environment. It is responsible for the execution of the Institute’s events, the finalizing and publishing of its publications, maintaining the Institute’s brand identity, and generally contributing to the overall visibility of the Institute. The Digital Communications Assistant will be overseeing the website, various forms of digital production and promotion, and assisting in many other communications efforts. Principal responsibilities Regularly uploading and updating content to the Institute’s website Promoting Institute events, announcements, and other news items through the benchmark email system Regularly uploading and updating content to the internal Sharepoint system Creating and updating promotional event materials Archiving and securing Institute’s multimedia files (audio, video, etc.) Editing audio files of events and uploading them on Sound Cloud Assisting events coordinator with the logistics of the Institute’s events (handling A/V and other technical issues) Assisting the communications manager and other Institute staff with general communications issues Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field One to three years’ work experience preferred Knowledge of website editing (HTML language) essential Familiarity with Microsoft Office Sharepoint platform Familiarity with basic design software (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) preferred Familiarity with Benchmark mailing system Excellent command of English and Arabic Excellent administrative and organizational skills Applicants must send a cover letter, a CV, and the contact information of two references to the Communications Manager, Mr. Michael Huijer, at mh205@aub.edu.lb, no later than Friday, July 21st, 2017, with the subject, “Digital Communications Assistant”. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants must be Lebanese or eligible to work in Lebanon as per AUB Human Resources policies.