About the role

  • Referent:in für externe Kommunikation bei der Universität Witten/Herdecke in Teilzeit. Unterstützung der Redaktion durch Verfassen von Pressemeldungen und Social-Media-Arbeit.

Responsibilities

  • Support the editorial team by drafting press releases, website content for uni-wh.de, and social media materials.
  • Manage small projects independently, e.g. making initiatives at UW/H visible on the university website.
  • Write press releases and prepare articles for other print and online media.
  • Produce content for social media channels (especially Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn) and the UW/H blog.
  • Contribute audience-relevant topics to editorial planning.

Requirements

  • Completed degree, preferably in media or communication studies, PR, journalism, or a related field — or currently enrolled in one of these disciplines, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Excellent command of German and very strong written expression (ideally strong English skills as well).
  • Good news sense — ability to quickly identify and communicate what makes a story special.
  • Confident use of social media platforms, and familiarity with trends and formats.
  • Creative, with ideas for audience-appropriate topics, texts and formats.
  • Some professional experience, preferably in journalism, an agency or in the education sector, and solid experience in audience-oriented, cross-media content creation.
  • A completed editorial traineeship (Volontariat) would be desirable.
  • Skills in video and photography are an advantage.
  • Confident user of Microsoft Office programs.

Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave plus additional bridge days (December 24–31 and three further bridge days are also days off).
  • A comprehensive professional development and training program.
  • Support for environmentally friendly mobility (rental of electric vehicles, job ticket, etc.).
  • A discounted job ticket for local public transport.
  • A wide range of food options in our cafeteria at employee prices.
  • Various sports activities for employees.

Job title

External Communications Officer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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