ELIA Seeks Communications Officer

Position: ELIA Communications Officer – (0.8 fte, 32h per week) 

Location: Amsterdam / Hybrid   Application

Deadline:  24 January 2024

Duration: 1 year contract (ongoing)  

Organisation Profile 

ELIA is a globally connected European network that provides a dynamic platform for professional exchange and development in higher arts education. With more than 295 members in 53 countries, it represents over 400.000 students in all artistic disciplines. Its cross-disciplinary quality makes ELIA unique as a network. ELIA advocates for higher arts education by empowering and creating new opportunities for its members and facilitating the exchange of good practices. ELIA collaborates with partner networks around the world, and its office is based in Amsterdam. The position offers a contract for four days (32 hours) a week, for one year with a view to extending. Salary ranges from EUR 2.219 to EUR 2.846 gross per month on a full-time basis depending on experience, including benefits package.  

Job Description 

Are you an arts enthusiast? Passionate about communication and the development of the arts education sector? Are you a born storyteller who knows how to draw a crowd through words, images, or any other medium? Have you the practical skills to develop a plan based on a communications strategy and execute with proven results? Are you comfortable in an international setting, translating complex ideas, and communicating urgent and necessary information and topics to the wider ELIA community? ELIA is looking for an experienced Communications Officer to join a dynamic Communications team which serves our growing network made up of member institutions, including their staff and students in higher arts education as well as partner organisations and EU projects.

As Communications Officer you are a creative thinker with practical know-how, comfortable working with industry partners, steering groups, individual members, external freelancers, agencies and ELIA colleagues.  

Tasks and Responsibilities 

Develop and execute communications & content plans;

Manage communications channels (mailings, newsletters, CRM etc.);

Draft content (e.g. press releases, web copy, event promotion campaigns) for ELIA events, activities and other ELIA departments;

Work together with the ELIA team to create engaging and impactful content (articles, videos, animations, infographics, posts, etc.);

Build stories for multiple communication channels and projects ensuring branding and tone of voice is aligned;

Supervise and coach Communications Interns; Track and evaluate audience engagement. Keep updated on the latest trends to improve working methods;

Work with ELIA team members to develop new membership initiatives; Liaising with media companies, videographers, copyeditors and other external agencies to produce high quality, relevant content;

Foster relationships with project partners, steering committees and key persons; Propose creative ideas to generate stakeholder engagement, creating a sense of community;

Collaborate with the ELIA team and members to produce copy for multiple platforms;

Undertaking any tasks and responsibilities reasonably required by the organisation.

Profile  

Higher education qualification in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, PR or relevant field;  

Proven experience in marketing and communications;  Excellent copywriting skills and meticulous attention to detail; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;

Strong commitment to timelines, accuracy, and professionalism; Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with different groups and cultures;   Self-motivated, efficient, a team player; 

A strong interest in arts and (higher) arts education; Understanding of communication tools and the latest marketing techniques;

Good knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Zoom & Excel); Ability to write creative briefs for articles, videos, photographers, design & media assets;

Ability to create, run and monitor campaigns across platforms and channels; Event marketing and promotion experience;

Great project management skills and a pro-active attitude; 

Familiarity with keyword placement and other SEO best practices a plus. Media and design skills a plus. What ELIA offers   A great professional opportunity in the international creative sector filled with challenges and responsibility; 

Warm and welcoming colleagues and the opportunity to work from a creative and inspiring workspace in Amsterdam; 

Opportunity to do some of the work remotely; 

Opportunity to travel for work, possibly to other European destinations;  

Access to a vast international network in the arts, culture and education world;

Salary range from EUR 2.129 to EUR 2.846 based on a full-time salary, dependent on experience;

We are offering a contract as employee of ELIA.  

ELIA strives to be an equal opportunities employer and to see that the make-up of its staff is diverse and representative of society. ELIA welcomes applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. 

Application Procedure   

Please email your resume and motivation letter (in English) to Derville Quigley, ELIA Communications Manager, at derville.quigley@elia-artschools.org at the latest by Wednesday 24 January 2024.   

You will be informed if you are selected for an interview at the latest by Friday 26 January 2024.    

The first round of interviews is planned for the week beginning 5 February 2024.  

The second round of interviews is planned for the week beginning 12 February 2024.    

Please indicate in your motivation letter whether the selection dates pose any problems to you. The interviews will take place at A-Lab (Overhoeksplein 2 – Amsterdam).     For more information, please visit the ELIA website and/or contact the ELIA Office at +31 (0) 20 330 1116.