[HN][Client] BUV: PR Specialist
British University Vietnam (BUV) is the first international university in Vietnam to award 100% British Degrees, offering an exceptional study environment with a faculty exclusively from overseas. BUV has been highlighted as a success story in higher education cooperation between Vietnam and The United Kingdom’s governments. With a total investment of 70 million USD, our Ecopark Campus is the first UK-standard university environment in the country, with the capacity to host 7,000 students. For more details, please visit our website at: www.buv.edu.vn
Due to the expansion of the British University Vietnam, we are recruiting:
Job title: PR Specialist
Report to: Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications
Work location: Ecopark Township
Job Objective:
The role is to build and maintain positive relations with the media and key stakeholders for the British University Vietnam.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop the PR plan in line with the strategic marketing communication priorities
- Be British University Vietnam contact point for media agencies and stakeholders for effective relations and media coverage
- Produce compelling press release, newsletter, speeches, scripts, interviews and other copy for PR and social media engagement
- Proactively look for PR, sponsorship and partnership opportunities for British University Vietnam
- Contribute and support other team members in content development and event management
- Develop a crisis management guideline and activate the plan when necessary
- Take initiatives and develop effective internal communication guidelines.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Vietnamese national
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or related fields.
- At least 3 years in PR or copywriting
COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)
- Key skills: Exceptional Vietnamese copywriting, presentation, negotiation skills and advanced English competencies
- Teamwork & Collaboration: To work effectively with others to accomplish team goals and objectives
- Planning & Organising: To effectively plan, organize, prioritize, manage time, resources and day-to-day demands with attention to details and outcomes
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: To analyse situations and evaluate alternative solutions
- Creative Thinking & Innovation: To look beyond current practices and think outside of the box to initiate new and better ways of doing things
- Effective communication: To actively listen and strengthen the quality of interpersonal communication in various settings
COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIORAL)
- To demonstrate integrity, enthusiasm and charisma
- Flexibility, versatility, and collaboration required
- Good at working in a team and independently
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send the following documents in English to HR Department ([email protected]):
- Updated CV together with a recent photo,
- Cover letter
- Supporting documents
- Samples of the PR contents you have developed with your specific contribution and achievements (the portfolio should be complied into one .pdf file)
Deadline for application: 31-Mar-2019 (we encourage early applications; however, the post will remain open until filled)
Benefits:
- Competative gross salary package
- 13th month salary + performance bonus per annum
- Private premium accident and medical insurance
- Annual leave, sick leave per annum
- Education fee support for staff and dependants after a qualifying period
- Opportunity to work within a professional and multi-cultural environment