The Office of Communication has an opening for the position of News Writer, in grade 12. Since this provides an opportunity for promotion from within, please circulate this information and/or post it in your area of jurisdiction so that those interested and having the minimum qualifications may apply not later than August 29, 2014.
I. Basic Functions:
- Covers and communicates university news and activities across traditional and digital platforms to the media and targeted thought leaders. Platforms include but are not limited to news releases, web-based stories, captions, bulletins and social media.
- Develops highly proficient, factual and persuasive news content aligned with local, regional and global news cycles.
- Establishes reciprocal contacts across the campus community to assist in staying current with news and developments that help to distinguish AUB as a unique and important leader in higher education, research and community development.
- Offers quality control in terms of copywriting and editing.
- Contributes to crisis communications strategy and content creation.
II. Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
- Bilingual English and Arabic language writing and editing skills.
- Five years professional experience writing news copy for traditional and digital platforms.
- Ability to write under deadline and to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational skills, attention to detail.
The letter of application with a copy of your CV should be addressed to the Human Resources Department with a copy to the concerned supervisor(s).
Within the framework of Lebanese Law, the American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.
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