Employment of Senior Publication Specialist with KHALIFA UNIVERSITY

job description

Senior Publishing Specialist – Marketing and Communications

The description

Senior Publishing Specialist – Communication

Purpose of the position

Senior Publications Specialists create and distribute publications for universities/colleges. They perform a variety of functions, playing both the roles of marketers and layout designers.

Purpose of the position

Senior Publications Specialists create and distribute publications for universities/colleges. They perform a variety of functions, playing both the roles of marketers and layout designers.

Operational responsibilities

  • Oversee the production of various types of print and online materials, as well as provide marketing services for the University
  • Facilitate a collaborative and iterative process of content collection and review with faculty/directors
  • Publish promotional material, such as newsletters, brochures and reports.
  • Writing articles, editing content written by others and checking material to ensure it is accurate and free of plagiarism
  • Work with authors, editors and reviewers to facilitate the submission of accurate and timely manuscripts.
  • Support the development and implementation of strategies and tactical plans
  • Research, evaluate and introduce new tools/trends for campaigns and promotions
  • Plan, assist and support all internal clients with their digital communication needs and requirements
  • Ensure consistent message delivery and alignment across all digital media tools
  • Initiate briefings, project plans, checklists and follow up with internal and external clients to track progress, report update and oversee work in progress
  • Review submissions for media ensuring required standards of quality and timeliness are met, and provide materials and information to reviewers as required.
  • Develop and maintain a records management system to track submission, review and retain other records and reports as required.
  • Evaluate the quality and accuracy of all information materials and communications related to journal submissions.
  • Maintain contact with authors, reviewers, editors and publishing staff and act as a liaison between them for questions related to article submissions.
  • Adhere to University information security and privacy policies and procedures and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
  • Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of duties and responsibilities as required
  • Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Qualifications required

A bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Experience required

Expats:

  • A minimum of 7 to 9 years of relevant experience.

UAE Nationals:

  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience

If you need further assistance or have any problem with the online application, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).

Main location: KUK – Khalifa University

Use : Senior Specialist

Program : Usual

Gap : Standard

Type of employment : Full time

Jacob L. Thornton