Communications Specialist

Background

Plan and implement communication specific activities and assignments across all communication mediums and channels; on-ground/print/digital etc.

Major Responsibilities

Outreach and Information Dissemination:

  • Manage WIT's social media handles, including creating and scheduling engaging content
  • .Create compelling news content for events, activities, and other center-related updates for social media, website, publications, etc.
  • Organise information and update content on the WIT website.
  • Manage content creation and publication of the center’s newsletter. 
  • Coordinate with faculty and staff to gather data and conduct interviews for news items.
  • Collaborate with design and marketing teams (within and outside LUMS) to ensure visually appealing content.
  • Organise and maintain the Centre’s media archive.
  • Manage media capture during WIT events and activities.
       

Event Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Assist in ideating and managing outreach events to promote the centre's initiatives.
  • Any other task given by the Centre’s Director
     

The role comes with the flexibility to conceive and implement your own communication projects that benefit the Centre.
 

Qualification

BSc in media, communications or related fields. 

Experience

2-3 years of experience

Required Skills and Attributes

  • Excellent Communications skills (both verbal and written)
  • Proficient in the use of computer and well-versed in MS Office
  • Fundamental knowledge of graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Canva etc. 
  • Well versed with social media and online platforms communication (website, blogs etc.)
  • Excellent Presentation skills
  • Proactive and strong multitasking
  • Problem solving skills and meeting tight deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Adaptable 
  • Positive attitude
  • Team player
  • Likes to take initiatives
  • Able to meet short deadlines 
     

Additional Information

  • Working schedule: Standard 40 hours per week.
  • Location: WIT premises, LUMS campus. 
  • Travel: N/A

Applications

Please apply by sending the following documents to hrwit@lums.edu.pk with the subject "Job Application - Communications Specialist"

  • Cover letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the position.
  • Detailed CV.