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Multimedia Officer - Photographer (Temporary Contract) |
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CATEGORY
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Non Faculty Vacancies |
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College
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Departments
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Department
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Media Center |
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Job Purpose
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To be responsible for developing, managing, and elevating the University of Sharjah’s digital footprint and social media presence by creating compelling multimedia content, executing strategic digital campaigns, and ensuring all online output strictly aligns with the University’s official media identity. Additionally, the role acts as a vital bridge between the University and external media entities—facilitating proactive press liaisons, coordinating event coverage, and maintaining strong relationships with journalists to maximize the University’s visibility, reputation, and public engagement.
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Main accountabilities & expectations
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- Oversee and manage the University of Sharjah’s official social media platforms and external digital marketing accounts to ensure a consistent, engaging, and professional online presence.
- Design and produce high-quality multimedia assets—including graphics, motion graphics, and videos—tailored for official announcements, advertisements, and various university activities.
- Source and select the most impactful photographs and images of University events for deployment across the UOS website, publications, and social media channels.
- Utilize digital marketing accounts to execute targeted promotional campaigns, ensuring all marketing messages remain consistent across all media and social platforms.
- Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for external media organizations, handling inquiries from journalists and correspondents via phone, email, and written correspondence.
- Coordinate and follow up on media coverage requests for both internal and external University events, ensuring comprehensive and accurate representation.
- Maintain, update, and cultivate a robust database of media contacts, fostering positive relationships with key journalists, particularly social and educational correspondents.
- Actively pitch stories and promote University activities and events to external media outlets to maximize positive public exposure.
- Assist in the development and delivery of comprehensive media strategies and campaign plans that directly support the strategic objectives of the Media Center and the University.
- Ensure all published content strictly adheres to, preserves, and reinforces the University’s official media identity, tone of voice, and visual guidelines.
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Required Skills
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- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
- Excellent working knowledge of personal computer applications with an emphasis on MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Teams.
- A strong sense of aesthetics, layout, and visual storytelling to select the best imagery and create engaging digital layouts.
- Practical knowledge of managing major platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube) and understanding their unique algorithms, formats, and audience demographics.
- Proficiency in entry-to-mid-level design and video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Canva, or CapCut) to create graphics and short-form motion pictures.
- Ability to draft clear, engaging, and grammatically correct captions, stories, and formal announcements in both professional Arabic and English.
- Familiarity with native social media analytics tools to track post performance, engagement metrics, and generate basic reports.
- Photography skills with the ability to capture high-quality images for events, campaigns, and institutional activities, demonstrating a strong understanding of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
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Desirable Requirements
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- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing or a relevant discipline.
- 2-4 years of UAE experience in a similar role, preferably in higher education institutions.
- Priority is to UAE Nationals.
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Job Location
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University of Sharjah (Main) |
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Job Criteria
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Gender |
, Male, Female, |
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Qualifications |
Bachelor's degree/higher diploma |
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Relevant Experience
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1 |
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Living In UAE |
Open for all |
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Nationality |
, All, |
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