Communications Specialist - PR & Events.

Educations Media Group; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in international higher education is seeking a PR and events executive to enhance its corporate brand. The role involves developing strategic PR plans, managing media relations, and organizing trade show events. The ideal candidate should possess strong PR experience and a passion for education.

Formación

• PR experience is essential, preferably with media pitching experience.
• Experience in higher education marketing or as an international student.
• Native English proficiency is required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a comprehensive strategic PR plan for international markets.
• Organize media activities and manage media relations.
• Plan and execute B2B events and trade show exhibitions.

Conocimientos

Media pitching

Communication

Data analysis

Social media management

Descripción del empleo

We are searching for a PR and events executive to help us elevate the Keystone Education Group corporate brand to the next level!

If you are interested in the exciting world of international higher education and want to work with a truly global brand, then we encourage you to apply for this position.

The successful candidate will :

• Develop a comprehensive strategic PR plan which incorporates a range of activities across a range of international markets.
• Organize and implement a unique range of media activities, including organizing interviews, press releases, audio / visual content, live / online events and written content (i.e. thought leadership articles and reports).
• Promote and raise the Keystone brand – ensuring the communication of key values and messaging is in alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Identify opportunities to boost Keystone’s reputation within local, international and higher education media.
• Prepare and distribute press releases, including coordination of multilingual releases and media monitoring.
• Manage media requests and oversee media relations (including pitching) with key contacts within the global higher education community.
• Research and develop engaging proposals for industry trade shows, awards and competitions.
• Create thought leadership articles, whitepapers and reports for industry trade shows and other engagements with a focus on data and insights.
• Organize and plan B2B events and trade show exhibitions for the Keystone brand, from concept to delivery.
• Build global awareness of the Keystone Education Group corporate brand across social media, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Advise and support Keystone employees on digital communications and social media.
• Nurture and support the development of an internal network of subject matter experts and keynote speakers.
• Liase with third party providers and media agencies.
• Work closely within the wider Corporate Marketing team to ensure all communications meet our strategic objectives and align with the overall marketing plan.
• Provide support in the creation of content and other corporate marketing tasks when required during peak periods in the marketing calendar.

What qualities are we looking for in candidates?

• PR experience is essential (preferably with media pitching experience).
• Experience working in higher education marketing OR as a past international student / study abroad student combined with PR / communications background.
• Commercially driven & business-minded –comfortable with using data and insights.
• Flexible working hours— due to the nature of the role, quick turnarounds on tight deadlines may be required during some periods, with work conducted outside regular hours.
• An international education enthusiast who will stay on top of the latest insights and trends across the global higher education industry.
• Native English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Resumes will only be accepted in English.

About us!

Keystone is trusted by more than 120 million unique prospective students every year to help students and learners make one of the most important decisions of their lifetimes, namely, which higher education degree program or course to attend.

In turn, Keystone helps over 5,500 education institutions reach, recruit, and enroll students in more than 190 countries, across 500+ student websites, including Masterstudies.com, Bachelorstudies.com, Educations.com, Studentum.se, and FindAMasters. Keystone also operates a range of other global student recruitment services, including Blueberry.nu, Keystone Sports and Keystone Apply.

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Keystone is backed by Viking Venture and Verdane, two leading Nordic venture firms. With offices across the Nordics, Germany, and the UK, Keystone has an international staff of more than 800+ employees. We are a vibrant and talented group of global citizens with a true passion for education and technology, and our vision is to help everyone in the world find the right education.

Keystone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

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