Press, Culture and PR Officer

• Build, expand and maintain a strong network of contacts with influencers, in the main national media channels, in social media and elsewhere;
• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, social media sites and blogs;
• Manage the social media platforms of the Organization on a high-level ;
• Planning publicity strategies and campaigns;
• Write/edit articles/op-eds/speeches/press releases for publication in the national media and public events;
• Organize events in related fields (such as interviews, press conferences, ceremonies), source speakers and seek out cooperation opportunities;
• Organize cultural and social projects, dealing with suppliers, artists and venues.
• Connections and understanding in operations of Civil Society ,NGOs and cultural and religious organizations;
• Dealing with enquiries from the public, press, and related organizations;
• Additional tasks as required by the Organization.

• Higher education degree, following fields can be of advantage: Communications and media, Journalism, Marketing, Social sciences.
• High level of knowledge in maintaining active social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc)
• Language skills: Excellent English: writing, reading and speaking. A high native-level Russian and Azerbaijani.
• Experience in working with international organizations, promotion and communication.
• Knowledge and understanding of the national political, media, culture, academic and social systems.
• Good knowledge of graphic design;
• Medium level websites editing;

Skills: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective writing skills.
• Passion for innovative and out-of-the-box communications strategies.
• Having the ability to network and maintain a good relationship with media outlets.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm and the ability to cope under pressure.
• Creativity, imagination and ability to take initiative.
• Working efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to think strategically, for planning successful PR campaigns.
• The capacity to prioritize tasks and projects effectively.