Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, media, or copywriting with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Must have practical experience in website publishing via CMS, social media tools, and basic graphic design. Exceptional English communication skills, strong editorial judgment, and proven organizational and independent work capabilities are essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Marketing, Advertising & PR
Company Industry
Marketing, Advertising & PR
Campus & community engagement specialist
The campus & community engagement specialist supports the planning, coordination and delivery of communication activities across campus & community. The role contributes to communication campaigns, content development, digital channel updates and stakeholder coordination, while maintaining consistency with KAUST and C&C standards.
The role is expected to work with increasing independence, exercise sound editorial judgement, and support the engagement lead in coordinating communication outputs. It provides operational and content support while building the capability to deputize for selected activities during periods of absence and progress toward broader communication leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Support the planning, development, and delivery of targeted communication and engagement campaigns across designated channels.
Draft clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate copy, content briefs, executive summaries, and regular campaign updates.
Publish approved announcements and manage, update, and maintain assigned sections of the C&C website using CMS platforms.
Create, schedule, and publish approved content while monitoring basic performance metrics across social media tools.
Support the creation of key visuals, layouts, and multimedia content assets using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Ensure strict consistency in tone, style, and messaging across all materials in alignment with KAUST and C&C branding guidelines.
Coordinate directly with internal proponents, GBC, consultants, and external service partners to clarify objectives, timelines, and audience needs.
Provide rigorous proofreading, fact-checking, and basic quality control, translating technical service updates into clear, accessible messages.
Monitor personal deliverables, strictly follow established approval workflows, and maintain transparent task visibility using project tracking software.
Provide day-to-day operational support, step up to lead select activities during team absences, and work flexible hours for events.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, media, copywriting, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in marketing, copywriting, or corporate communications.
Practical experience in website publishing via CMS platforms and using social media scheduling and analytics tools.
Basic graphic design capability using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar, with preferred photography and video editing experience.
Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills with high attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong editorial judgment to identify content risks, gaps in approvals, or issues that require immediate escalation.
Proven ability to remain organized, manage multiple strict deadlines, and provide reliable follow-through on assigned tasks.
Demonstrated capacity to work independently on defined tasks while following appropriate guidance.
Professional confidence to coordinate routine matters with cross-functional internal teams, service partners, and external stakeholders.
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