Job profile
Contract type: 3-month fixed-term contract, then permanent.
Reports to: Head of Communications / Executive Director.
Openings: 1
Location: Remote.
Schedule: Part-time.
Application deadline: Until Friday, May 5, 2023,
Overall objective of the position:
Know Hub’s main focus is turning scientific results into innovation, that is, products and services on the market and for the benefit of society. To that end, it designs and implements a series of programs and initiatives focused on science- and technology-based entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, engagement with industry based on specific technological needs, bringing new players into the R&D&I&E ecosystem, and training in technology management.
The part-time communications support person will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the organization’s communications initiatives and, in particular, supporting Know Hub Chile’s events and its media relations. This work involves creating graphic content for the various social networks, the website and other communication platforms, in different formats: photos, posters, presentations, videos, newsletters, among others. They will also support the organization’s management process as a whole and assist the Executive Office in carrying out the initiatives needed to achieve these objectives.
Duties and responsibilities of the position:
- Prepare and disseminate news and graphic material related to Know Hub Chile and its milestones (portfolio ventures, program launches, team selections, awards, etc.).
- Update the content of the organization’s website.
- Support the preparation of the organization’s monthly newsletter.
- Manage and monitor the institution’s social networks (Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn).
- Support the coordination of media publications.
- Support the coordination of events related to the organization (program launches, selections, awards, etc.).
- Coordinate audiovisual pieces (graphic design and videos).
- Support inspiration research.
- Support building a network of contacts with institutions of interest to the organization.
- Advise and report to the Head of Communications on matters within their expertise.
Soft skills:
- Flexibility and adaptability to constant change. The design professional must be able to adapt quickly to new roles and functions that arise while carrying out their activities.
- Strong teamwork skills. The professional is expected to be actively involved in the work of all areas of the Hub.
- Impeccable writing.
- Proficiency with information and communication technologies.
- Knowledge of social media strategy.
- Good communication skills.
Specific skills:
- Journalist and/or designer with knowledge of design and editing tools.
- Ideally, also knowledge of or experience in research, development, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Requirements:
- University degree in Journalism or Design.
- Excellent writing and spelling.
- Knowledge of digital marketing.
- Desirable: having done an internship or worked at a media outlet.
- Desirable: knowledge of the national research, development, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- Required: knowledge of social media management tools.
- Required: advanced command of design tools (such as Photoshop, WordPress and Canvas)
- Desirable: knowledge of video editing
- Desirable: intermediate English
Contract duration:
3-month fixed-term contract, then permanent.
Work experience: no experience required, as long as the requirements are met and the candidate agrees with the working conditions.
Salary: CLP 700,000 net for part-time.
Send us your CV to contacto@knowhub.cl
Application deadline: Friday, May 5, 2023.
