Publications Specialist-Editor

Zayed University; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai is seeking a Publications Specialist to oversee content creation and production for both digital and print publications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in public relations or publications, with strong bilingual skills in English and Arabic. Responsibilities include developing content for university publications, proofreading, and managing social media content. Attractive benefits with competitive tax-free salaries are offered.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Annual vacation and airline tickets

Educational subsidies for children

Health care for family members

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years experience in public relations or publications.
• Superior command of both written and oral English & Arabic.
• Experience in a university environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for main university publications in English and Arabic.
• Review, edit, and proofread digital and print publications.
• Create content for social media posts and digital platforms.

Skills

Content creation

Bilingual proficiency (English & Arabic)

Proofreading

Social media content creation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Graphic design software

Job description

The Opportunity

Government Communication Department seeks an incumbent for the position of Publications Specialist to provide oversight and content creation for the production of publications and other materials that give information about and create visibility for Zayed University in English and Arabic both for digital and print.

The Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Marketing and Publications manager works closely with individual University departments colleges and units to develop content of main ZU institutional publications (such as college brochures student and faculty handbooks catalog etc.. and non institutional publications
• Reviews edits and proofreads digital and print publications
• Reviews edits and updates ZUs website content in Arabic and English as and when needed
• Provides publications support for events by creating content for invitations programs advertisements videos Web content etc. and coordinating design
• Assists the Web Content Developer in monitoring and creating content for the University Web site (Arabic & English)
• Drafts required MPD related policies in line with ZUs policies and procedures
• Drafts required MPDrelated digital strategies and Media/Marketing plans in line with ZUs mission and objectives
• Coordinates with ZUs Media team to generate webfriendly news articles based on published press releases in Arabic & English
• Creates content for Social Media posts and Digital platforms.

The Requirements

Must possess a Bachelors degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution. A minimum of 4 years experience in public relations publications content or a related field or an equivalent combination of education skill or experience. Must have Superior command of both written and oral English & Arabic

Desired or preferred requirements

• Experience in a university environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of graphic design software is a plus
• Highly computer literate with strong knowledge MS Office suite

The Benefits

The Universitys benefits package is highly attractive with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E. Cash housing a furniture allowance annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

While we appreciate all applications you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.