Communications Partner/School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE)

Reports to: Projects Director

Purpose: The communications partner/SSE is responsible for serving as the main communications representative with the School of Sciences and Engineering. The job holder’s main objective is to the create connections with SSE faculty and students to raise the visibility of the school and its achievements. They are responsible for working across communications functions to strengthen SSE messaging and communications. The job holder should write stories, gather information about events, help set up media interviews, assist in the school’s website and ensure interdisciplinary/multi-unit partnerships with the school. The communications partner/SSE is responsible for proactively promoting SSE by seeking and covering the achievements of the school across all communications channels. The job holder will act a communications focus point for the school, in addition to writing stories and features pieces. The job holder will collaborate with the different MarCom/PA units to ensure collaboration with activities of the school.

• Engage regularly (daily, weekly, monthly) with different members of the school (faculty, students, alumni, administrative leaders)
• Research and write a range of content to promote the school including stories, event materials, publications and website content, as appropriate
• Build relationships with faculty, students, staff in the school in order to maintain constant flow of information
• Coordinate internally with members of the Office of the Marketing Communication and Public Affairs including content, creative services, marketing, digital communications, public affairs and media relations
• Create and maintain and engagement program and tactics to build long-term mutually beneficial relations with key members of the school
• Produce feature stories of the school’s achievements and research outcomes in coordination with the content team

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement:  

• BSc in communications, journalism or other related field

Experience:

• Three - five years’ experience in communications, marketing or client relations related experience

Skills:

• Team player and high ability to multitask
• Excellent interpersonal, client-facing and communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Proficiency in English language
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively and troubleshoot with positive attitude
• Strong creative thinking, innovative approach and resourcefulness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management systems/software
• Strict adherence to company policies and style

The position is open until January 17, 2021

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.

“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”