Publications officer/Webmaster – job offer (maternity leave replacement)

The European University Association (EUA) is looking for a

PUBLICATIONS OFFICER/WEBMASTER (full-time/ temporary position to cover a maternity leave)

EUA is seeking a highly motivated communications professional to join the Communications, Marketing and Events team. This temporary position results from the absence of a member of the unit on maternity leave.

Key Responsibilities

Publications

• Producing of EUA publications (all coordination with external design and printing agencies)
• Online creation of and dissemination of the EUA newsletter
• Creation and dissemination of the internal weekly e-newsletter
• Quality control and final proofreading of all published documents

Webmaster

• Technical updating of the content and structure of the EUA website
• Ensuring the daily management of the website
• Drafting news for the member and partner section of the website and newsletter
• Development and feeding content for the EUA extranet

Social Media

• Managing social media activities

Background and qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in communications or publications/design issues, preferably in higher education or research
• Near native proficiency in English (preferably a native speaker), knowledge of French and/or other European languages an asset
• Strong IT skills:

– Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);

– Basic skills in Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Professional or other editing/layout software

– Experience with CMS systems

– Basic html/.net understanding

• Excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently against tight deadlines in an international environment
• Excellent social and interpersonal skills, conscientious team-player able to work autonomously on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Interest in European Higher Education and research

The position is available as of mid-February 2016. The Association offers a contract of limited duration (until mid-September 2016) under Belgian law, and an attractive package of benefits including lunch vouchers and a pension scheme.

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Application deadline: 30 November 2015

Read more and apply here.