Press Officer

VACANCIES AVAILABLE: One
DEPARTMENT: Public Relations, Media and Communication (PRMC)
JOB FAMILY: Administration
TYPE OF CONTRACT: FTE 1.0
HOURS OF WORK: 40 Hours/Week (Normally 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Thursday)
PLACE OF WORK: University of Kurdistan Hewlêr
REPORTING TO: Director of PRMC
APPOINTMENT DURATION: 2 Years
PROBATION: 3 Months
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application is open until the position is filled
JD VERSION: 290120-1

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)