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Data: 23/05/2014
EIUC, il Centro Inter-Universitario Europeo per i Diritti Umani e la Democratizzazione con sede a Venezia, sta selezionando un Communications Officer che sarà incaricato delle relazioni esterne del centro e dell’ufficio stampa. Contratto di un anno rinnovabile.Scadenza candidature: 1 giugno 2014
The European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC) located in Venice is an academic centre of excellence supported by the EU, aiming at pursuing the continued promotion of human rights and democratisation through education, specialised training, and research cooperation.
EIUC is looking to appoint a qualified individual to fill in the position of Communications Officer
Functions and tasks
The Communications Officer’s main objective will be to take care of EIUC’s external communications, press work and public relations, with a view to maintain and develop EIUC’s visibility, reputation, and attractiveness among international academic institutions. He / she will do so by implementing EIUC’s communication and marketing strategy under the supervision of the EIUC Secretary General and by working in team with the colleagues focusing on web development, design/graphics, and on-line advertising.
Communications Officer’s tasks shall include:
• Editing & Writing: drafting of texts to be used for different communication purposes – on-line advertising, on-line or printed promotional materials/publications, news or bulletins – which are able to communicate effectively with EIUC’s intended audience and to shape EIUC’s institutional and activity-specific identity;
• Press work: developing and distributing news releases and responding to media inquiries, taking care of press contacts, planning for news conferences, prepare for media interviews, develop messages to deliver to stakeholders both at the local and international level;
• Social media: taking care of the dissemination of all EIUC activities through the social networks where the organisation is currently present (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), further development of EIUC’s profile on social media. This work shall be coordinated closely with that of the staff responsible for web development and on-line advertising;
• Marketing: implementing, in coordination with the Communications department, EIUC’s marketing strategy and priorities;
• Public Relations: building or nurturing relationships with current or potential institutional partners and customers (international/national/local; IGOs and NGOs); networking in an academic environment (participation in promotional events or fairs, facilitating visits to EIUC for presentations, organisation of promotional events);
• Publications: editing of internal or external publications which EIUC may consider launching/producing.
Technical skills
• Knowledge of branding principles, marketing and visibility tactics through multimedia;
• Sound written and verbal communications skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills;
• A native level of English, including drafting ability which shall meet standards of editorial consistency;
• Knowledge of Italian;
• Efficient use of the most important Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experienced use of Content Management Systems;
• Experienced use of Adobe Creative Suite CS6 in particular InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Collegiality and willingness to work as part of a team;
• Strong proven organisational and time management skills;
• Sound critical thinking skills;
• Creative and visionary leadership with the ability to drive a high volume of work to completion;
• Story-telling (ability to create content for different media: videos, news, newsletters, interviews, socials).
Desirable requirements
• Experience in academic environment;
• Knowledge/interest in human rights and democratisation topics;
• Knowledge of other languages.
The EIUC Communications Officer will be required to take up service as soon as possible.
The gross salary will be depending on qualifications and seniority.
Duration: The contract duration will be of one year duration, with opportunities for renewal, should performance and funding conditions be confirmed.
Workplace: Venice-Lido (Italy).
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