Summary:
The Communications and Events Officer will help to execute the school’s communication, social media, and event management strategies. This role involves creating visually appealing content, contributing content for social media platforms, documenting school events through photography and videography, coordinating with the public relations team to author articles and create press releases for events and contributing to the school’s blog to showcase our unique educational environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan to effectively promote Canadian International School’s Vision, Mission, Definition of Learning, Core values, and events.
- Co-manage and curate content for the school's official social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn.
- Create compelling and informative social media posts, ensuring alignment with the school’s branding and messaging guidelines
- Capture high quality photographs and videos during school events, classroom activities, and other occasions. Oversee organization of photo and video content for limited access within the school.
- Edit and enhance visual and written content to maintain consistent quality across various channels
- Ensure content posted on social media channels meets the industry standards and applicable content guidelines for each channel.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to gather information and insights for engaging blog posts that highlight school initiatives, student accomplishments, and educational topics.
- Write and publish blog posts regularly on the school’s website, contributing to its dynamic online presence.
- Coordinate with external team, if necessary, to ensure blog posts are optimized for visibility on both website and social media
- Monitor social media trends and engagement metrics to optimize content strategies and improve reach and engagement, respond to comments and messages where appropriate.
- Interaction with students, parents, alumni, and staff on social media platforms to foster engagement and address inquiries
- Post user generated content and testimonials that highlight the school’s positive impact
- Coordinate and execute various school events and ensure smooth execution and effective promotion.
- Promotion of these events through social media, press releases, etc.
- Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and sponsors to enhance event experiences and broaden the school’s network.
- Support the development of multimedia presentations, promotional materials, and newsletters as needed.
- Maintain a strong relationship with our PR team and local media outlets and seek opportunities for press coverage.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
- Proven experience in social media management, content creation and event coordination.
- Proficiency in photography and videography, with the ability to capture and edit high-quality visuals.
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to craft engaging and well-structured blog posts.
- Strong understanding of various social media platforms and best practices and familiarity with social media analytics tools to track and measure performance metrics.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Creativity and a keen eye for design and visual storytelling, ensuring consistent visual branding across all materials.
- Proficiency in graphic design software and video editing tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in a fast paced environment..
- Knowledge of the education sector or international school environment is a plus.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening and weekend events.
All those interested in applying should submit their CV along with a portfolio of previous social media experience and blog posts as well as photography and videography.
Pay: ₹65,000.00 - ₹85,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
