Research Assistant - Media Science

United Arab Emirates University; Al Ain; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Media Science professional to serve as the center's primary contact for media, handle all media dealings, and oversee press releases, conferences, and interviews.

The role also covers coordinating social media content about visits, research activities, conferences and talks, liaising with external organizations, and monitoring media coverage to represent the university effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is required.
• Strong language skills in Arabic and English are required.
• Experience with media relations and press materials is needed.

Responsibilities

• Represent the center as its main contact for the media.
• Handle all dealings with the media and respond to journalist inquiries.
• Prepare press releases and organize press conferences and interviews.
• Liaise with media contacts and monitor media coverage of the organization.
• Manage social media news related to visits, research activities, conferences, and talks.
• Communicate with external organizations.

Skills

Media relations

Press releases

Event planning

Journalist inquiries

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description:

The Media Science Person's Main Functions will be:

• Represents the center as its main contact for the media.
• Handles all dealings with the media.
• Wide range of responsibilities, from preparing press releases and organizing press conferences and interviews, to liaising with media contacts and monitoring media coverage of the organization.
• Managing all Social Media's news, making sure of day to day posts related to visits, research activities that will be done at the center, conferences, workshops, talks and any exciting information.
• Communication with external organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and work experience in related field

Experience/Skills:

• Strong Language Skills in Arabic and English
• Preparing and writing articles and press releases.
• Handling enquiries from journalists and other media contacts via telephone calls, email, and written correspondence.
• Arranging and organizing events, interviews, and press conferences.
• Communicate with media representatives and managers.
• Monitoring current affairs and coverage of the organization within the media.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree and work experience in related field