Communications Associate

JOB DUTIES

**Content Development & Production [primary]**
- Implements efforts to expand public outreach and key target audiences by researching the cultural heritage sector in Egypt and worldwide and monitoring ARCE’s social media metrics and website statistics to enhance a strong user experience across all ARCE’s communications platforms.
- Collaborates with staff, members, supporting counterpart institutions and digital supporters to contribute high quality content and personal stories to further engage scholastic, academic and public interest in ARCE activities.
- Adapts sourced content for the best media channel and target audience.
- Acts as internal and external point of contact for inquiries related to ARCE’s mission and programs.
- Provides information on internal social media guidelines and branding standards.
- Develops content specific to ARCE’s multiple audiences - academics, members, enthusiasts, US donors and Egyptian nationals.

**Communications Support [primary]**
- Implements efforts to expand public outreach and key target audiences by researching the cultural heritage sector in the US and Egypt
- Assists with the organization of ARCE’s virtual and in person events, such as virtual lectures, members tours, conferences, and beyond. Provides technical support for virtual programs, setting up links and notifications in Zoom, MS Teams and other webinar platforms.
- Organizes communication material that includes audio-visual content for projects, programs and events and continuously updates it.
- Works on building briefs, proposals and overviews needed to share with partners, vendors, suppliers, freelancers and funding organizations.
- Develops and updates media and influencers list, and works on building successful connections with them.
- Supports the communication needs of the Cairo and US office, and their different departments, with a focus on advancement, national outreach, ARCE Chapter activities and member stewardship and acquisition.
- Is knowledgeable and ensures proper use of ARCE’s brand standards and guidelines and acts as an internal support to staff members; provides guidance and review of all ARCE digital collaterals for correct use of brand standards.

**Liaison with outsourced Vendors [secondary]**
- Develops and updates vendors and suppliers list with their contact information.
- Coordinates the design and production of ARCE print materials and publications that are used for events and campaigns in Cairo by assuring quality control and on-time completion by outsourced entities.
- Supervises audio/visual production processes by vendors hired to create video, photo coverage and films for ARCE to ensure timely submission with product quality that matches ARCE’s standards.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Knowledge and Experience
- 3-4 years of experience in communications, PR, and/or marketing.
- Broad knowledge of heritage, archaeology and cultural institutions in Egypt and in the United States is required.
- Professional editing and writing skills in English and Arabic are essential for the high-quality publication of ARCE print and digital media products.
- Strong technical skills in a variety of software programs and commitment to learning new and evolving technology.
- Exceptional writing and proof-reading skills for copy editing of all content produced.
- Strong eye for artistic design and layout which is important for content production. This is often done in coordination with the graphic designer.

Interpersonal Characteristics
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible and enthusiastic team player with outstanding interpersonal skills are required for written and verbal communication
- Ability to work with both internal and external contacts and members of the public.
- Willing to learn, particularly the more technical aspects of emerging technology, changing audiences and digital standards of communication in the US and Egypt.
- Capable of and enjoys working with teams.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to support the US staff (Eastern Standard Time); available for meetings, and especially when a communications deadline requires collaboration across the Egypt-US Team.

Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025