Communications Assistant, Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies

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Communications assistant supporting the University of Vienna’s humanities faculty. Developing communication plans, managing media and social channels, and creating German-English content.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Dean’s Office with operational and strategic communications
  • Develop and implement communications plans for the faculty
  • Establish and coordinate media relations and public relations activities
  • Ensure a consistent presence across all communications, including website management
  • Establish and manage the faculty’s social media channels
  • Write and edit content for internal and external communications, including newsletters, social media posts, and website content
  • Support faculty members’ Third Mission activities
  • Prepare materials for presentations, events, and speeches
  • Collaborate as part of a five-person team

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in the humanities or a related field such as communications, public relations, or marketing
  • Experience in a communications role
  • Experience managing social media
  • Understanding of digital marketing concepts and strategies
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign
  • Preferred: experience in science communication
  • Preferred: knowledge of university processes and structures
  • Preferred: user-level proficiency with TYPO3

Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote work by mutual agreement
  • Possibility of working part-time by mutual agreement
  • Inspiring working environment in a committed, diverse team
  • Excellent public transport connections
  • Ongoing internal professional development
  • Extensive range of free courses
  • Salary increase based on recognition of prior professional experience
  • Anti-discrimination employment policy, equal opportunities, support for women, and diversity