Content creator

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is looking for a Content creator.

Job description
As a Content Creator, you mainly focus on creating, editing and updating content for our bachelor’s and master’s programmes and research output, both in the areas of arts and social sciences. You will closely work together with the Research Support Office, colleagues at other faculties and the central level MarCom office. In our team, your main sparring partners are the student recruitment adviser, the website editor/social media manager and the external communications adviser.

The main tasks of this position are:

• Content planning and strategy, setting objectives and developing a content calendar;
• Content creation by writing and editing brochures, newsletters, flyers, blog posts and other written material for educational and research related content;
• Creating visual content by designing images, infographics and (short) videos;
• Producing reels, videos, podcasts and other multimedia content to enhance engagement with our various target groups together with internal or external partners;
• Co-development of the faculty’s research communications plan;
• Develop ways of communicating FASoS’ research in an accessible manner to an array of target groups;
• Participating actively as a member of UM-wide tactical editorial meeting.

What do we expect from you?

• You thrive in an international work environment in a dynamic role with many responsibilities;
• You have the flexibility to balance between the needs of students, academic staff and support staff while keeping in mind the goals of the FASoS strategy ‘Keep on moving together’. You are not afraid to challenge the process and relevant stakeholders;
• You have an academic or HBO education level with an educational background in marketing and/or communication, journalism or multimedia design;
• You have a minimum of 1-year relevant work experience.

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• Creative, ability to generate innovative ideas and concepts for engaging content;
• Strong visual and storytelling skills to captivate the audience;
• Team player, enthusiastic and energetic;
• Proficient in writing clear, concise, and compelling copy;
• Excellent grammar and editing skills, in both English and Dutch;
• Ability to adapt writing style to different audiences and platforms;
• Knowledge of content management systems (CMS) like WordPress;
• Proficiency in using design software (e.g., Adobe package) for creating visual content;
• Basic video editing skills and familiarity with video production tools.

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 8 according to UFO profile Editor, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from € 3,072 and € 4,103 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 0.8-1.0 FTE. With shown suitability after 1 year, this contract will be changed to a permanent contract. In case of good performance and equal prospects for the faculty, extension of the appointment can be offered.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.

Starting date: 1 September 2024.

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here .

Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

Click here for more information about UM.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences FASoS is a close-knit community of approximately 250 staff members and 2100 students. During breaks and before meetings, you can often find us at our favourite local coffee spot Bandito Espresso.

Communication lines within our faculty are short and colleagues are always ready to assist each other. FASoS consists of a highly international student population and a significant part of our staff comes from abroad. Our faculty offers four bachelor programs, eight masters programs and two research master programs that are all characterized by their interdisciplinary approach.

Our research institute studies societies and cultures as they have developed in the modern and contemporary periods. We adopt a radically interdisciplinary approach, analysing the interconnections between Europeanization, globalization, scientific and technological advancement, political change, and cultural innovation.

In addition to teaching and research, our colleagues enjoy expressing themselves creatively. They create podcasts, write poetry as well as fiction.

Working at FASoS means working in a challenging yet informal environment. We believe in crafting your own career path and are always ready to help you in making the most of your job. For more information about FASoS, you can visit our website FASoS

Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Milou Dupuy via [email protected] or via +31 43 388 3449 for more information.

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Content Creator? Apply now, no later than 3 July 2024, for this position.

The first interviews will take place on: Wednesday, July 10 between 9:00 and 13:00 hours. The second interviews will take place on: Tuesday, July 16 between 9:00 and 12:30 hours. Employment conditions interview: Thursday, July 18 from 11:00 - 12:00 hours.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.