Communications Assistant

Jeunesses Musicales International is looking for a dynamic, creative and highly motivated Communications Assistant, apply now!

Organisatie: JMI: Jeunesses Musicales International

Reageren voor: 31/03/2010

Publicatiedatum: 16/03/2010

Contactpersoon: Matt Clark

Provincie: Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest

Functie: Marketing en communicatie, ,

Type: Voltijds

Functieomschrijving:

Brief:

Jeunesses Musicales International, the world's largest youth-music NGO, is looking for a dynamic, creative and highly motivated Communications Assistant to support the work of the JMI Head Office in Brussels, Belgium. Working directly under JMI's Communications Officer, the Communications Assistant will be expected to fully engage in all facets of the networks musical activities, devising customized, targeted media strategies for the dissemination of JMI's programs, projects and events with JMI mission of Making a Difference through Music. The candidate's primary responsibility will be the management and development of media content across all JMI's online platforms with a secondary duty of outreaching all major press and media and managing JMI's media database.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•  Manage, maintain and develop JMI's online social networks and web sites, providing interesting, creative content aimed at gaining support, engagement and visibility for JMI, building JMI as a ‘global household name'.
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• Writing and editing press releases.
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• Writing and editing news items and newsletters.
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• Establishing and maintaining contacts with relevant media.
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• Assist in developing JMI's communications strategy.
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• Supporting the tasks and duties of the Communications Officer.
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• Administrative tasks  

Profiel:

• A degree in: cultural management, marketing, media, journalism, communications or the equivalent combination of education, training and expertise.
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• Experience in communications, marketing and PR.
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• Up-to-date knowledge and skills of new media techniques and a solid understanding of social media and networks.
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• A firm grasp of the English language, written and spoken, is essential.
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• Knowledge of Spanish and French is an advantage.
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• Experience in using the Adobe Creative Suite. (Please send portfolio/examples of work)
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• Experience in video editing. ie: Use of Final Cut or equivalent. (Please send video portfolio/examples of work)
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• The ability to work independently as well as in a team. The candidate must be pro-active, driven and organised.
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• Experience working for an NGO/NPO is an asset.

Aanbod:

Offer:

JMI offers an international, multicultural and vibrant working environment at the heart of Europe. Join a team that is passionate and dedicated to making a difference through music. With JMI you have the opportunity to develop through a diverse network of over 60 members globally and experience a wide variety of cultures and music. The position is full time and begins 1^st May 2010.

Solliciteren:

Interested?

Please send in your CV and letter of motivation to matt@jmi.net before the 1^st of April 2010. Also include in your CV your musical background (if any).

If you have been selected for the first round of interviews you will be notified by the 5^th of April 2010, if you do not hear back from us by the 5^th then your application has not been selected.

Website: www.jmi.net

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