Main Duties
- To planning publicity strategies and campaigns of the organization;
- Writing and producing presentations and press releases for the media;
- Dealing with enquiries of public, the press and other related organizations;
- Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media, collecting and analyzing media coverage;
- Providing support as well as in some cases preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs;
- Making and aiding in preparing documents for speaking publicly for the executives of the University at interviews, press conferences and presentations;
- Providing clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns progress;
- Analyzing media coverage and finding opportunities for development;
- Managing and updating information and engaging with users on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook;
- Sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities;
- Fostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives;Specific duties:
- Ensure that the events of the university and any other related campaigns achieve Press and media coverage.
- On a weekly basis, newspapers and other form of media should be covered with features of different events and issues of the university.
- Coordinate and create encouragement for staffs and students to pursue in writing on several topics in favor of promotion of the university programs and events.
- Look and monitor the content of different news portals assigned to the candidate.
- Coordinate activities of the reporters.Additional Requirements
- Excellent performance over MS Office, Internet and email correspondences, Computer operating especially MS word, Excel, Power point etc.
- Fluency in oral, written English (highly desirable).
- Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
- Time management and multitasking abilities.
- Self-motivated, well behaved and humble.
AND such other duties as are within the scope of the spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post and its grading.
Supervision Given
Other Administrators as appropriate.
