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Press Officer

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF KURDISTAN HEWLER
Location
Erbil, Iraq
Closing date
22 Jul 2020

VACANCIES AVAILABLEOne
DEPARTMENTPublic Relations, Media and Communication (PRMC)
JOB FAMILYAdministration
TYPE OF CONTRACTFTE 1.0
HOURS OF WORK40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
PLACE OF WORKUniversity of Kurdistan Hewlêr
REPORTING TODirector of PRMC
APPOINTMENT DURATION2 Years
PROBATION3 Months
APPLICATION DEADLINEApplication is open until the position is filled
JD VERSION290120-1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Press Officer, in consultation with the line manager, will:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive digital media plan.
  • Develop ideas for features and stories that would promote the University.
  • Create consistently clear, accurate and compelling content for external and internal audiences in both English and Kurdish.
  • Manage relationships with journalists, reporters.
  • Liaise with media on press enquiries and academics/staff interviews.
  • Support the general functions of the Department of PRMC.
  • Develop and update the Website’s content.
  • Develop scheduled newsletters.
  • Perform media monitoring and delivery of daily news briefings to faculty/staff.
  • Advise the academic staff and managers on dealing with the media.
  • Produce high impact coverage for the University.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the nature of the post and as requested by the line manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

The Press Officer should have:

  • 4-5 years of experience in journalism, news-writing and editing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Kurdish.
  • Degree in social sciences (master’s preferred).
  • Excellent knowledge of the media, society and politics in Kurdistan Region.
  • Genuine interest in higher education, science and student affairs.
  • Willingness to adapt and participate in activities outside the ‘core role’ as required.
  • Very good understanding of digital media/social media technicalities and strategies.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Ability to systematically identify opportunities for improvement in work systems, and implement changes in collaboration with colleagues.
  • Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality at all times.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Interested applicants are requested to email their Application Form, CV, and Personal Statement to jobs@ukh.edu.krd by indicating the specific Vacancy Title: Press Officer, and inserting the most recent passport size photo in the area provided on the application form.
  • Only complete applications: Application Form (with the most recent photo), Personal Statement and CV will be considered.
  • Size of the photo must be 45mm x 35mm with no less than 150 pixels for the quality.
  • Any application that does not specify the vacancy applied for will not be considered.
  • An Application Form is available at ‘Vacancies’ on the University website (http://www.ukh.edu.krd)

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