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 [email protected], 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.