Summary
Al Ain University is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its Public Relations & Media Office at the Al Ain campus. The role supports media and public relations activities, drafts Arabic and English content, updates social media accounts, and assists with event coverage and campaign reports. It also coordinates with departments and external entities, maintains media archives, and checks content for accuracy before publication. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 0–2 years of relevant experience, strong Arabic writing skills, and basic knowledge of social media and design tools such as Canva. The posting is for UAE nationals.
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Campus: Al Ain
Qualification: Bachelor degree in Journalism, Public Relation, Marketing or related field.
Job Description:
- Responsible for supporting the execution of media and public relations activities to enhance the University’s image and presence.
- Coordinate with internal departments to collect information and media materials.
- Draft and prepare initial content for news, blog articles, and social media posts in Arabic and English.
- Manage and update social media accounts in coordination with the team.
- Support coverage of university events across various media platforms.
- Follow up on the preparation of designs and advertisements with internal departments and team members.
- Assist in preparing periodic reports related to campaigns and media activities.
- Coordinate with external entities when required.
- Coordinate between Al Ain and Abu Dhabi campuses as needed.
- Ensure all content is reviewed for accuracy, including names, dates, and details before publishing.
- Organize and maintain media files including photos, videos, and archives.
- Undertake other duties as assigned.
General Conditions:
- 0–2 years of experience in media or public relations.
- Strong writing skills in Arabic (English is an added advantage).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to feedback.
- Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content types.
- Familiarity with basic design tools such as Canva or similar.