Communications Officer

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual communication plan and monthly calendar
• Generate and update content for newsletter, social media and other platforms in coordination with the artistic direction of the foundation
• Develop and update content for online platforms and website 
• Coordinate with the developer to ensure timely and accurate implementation of changes to the website
• Cultivate and monitor activity on all communication platforms and address requests and comments
• Design and contribute content for annual reports, donor reports and presentation documents
• Participate in and create communication around AIF publications
• Commission and follow up with translators, copywriters and designers
• Participate in writing and designing grant proposals and donor reports
• Develop and maintain media relations and ensure timely coverage of AIF milestone events and activities
• Develop and maintain a database of image pool and media contacts
• Develop and maintain the AIF contact database
• Coordinate response and follow up on all incoming requests, including image use/loan, library, workstations, internships, residencies, and training
• Manage content and templates for internal and external communication
• Contributing collection and practice-related input to programming content, general reports and communication. 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ practical experience in communication, outreach and social media coordination in the arts and culture field;
• Excellent command of verbal and written Arabic and English. Working knowledge of French
• Experience with social media and online platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and newsletter building applications
• Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Ilustrator and other related software
• Ability to self-manage and work in a small team