Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Lab’s Manager, the Communication and Events Officer will proactively develop, present and analyse the effectiveness of content across the existing and future channels of the Lab, and its internal and external stakeholders.
• They will be responsible for growing the international visibility and impact of the Lab’s work, driving forward its web-based content, digital and in-person presence, ensuring the right tone of voice, brand look & feel depending on the communications audience.
• They will have a good understanding of the branding guidelines of both the University of Sussex, and the Lab, and accessibility requirements.
• The Communications and Events Officer will have good knowledge and a passion for creating content, playing a key role in delivering vibrant and engaging content for the website, social media, e-newsletters and digital platforms.
• They will coordinate content from a range of internal and external stakeholders; drive our online presence, increase awareness and understanding of the Lab’s work and grow our international community, attracting our target audiences to join in-person and online activities and platforms.
• This will involve communicating with participants of our many in-person international events, and representing the Lab at these sessions, to be held across Europe, Australia, and Brazil.

Requirements

• at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• you must be a team player who is committed to delivering communications that improve our impact and grow the diversity of participants who become involved in our work
• creating and delivering content to digital channels across web, social media, e-newsletters and direct email and video call communication
• strong attention to detail
• confident writer and proof-reader
• be able to create layouts for publications and posters
• experience of intercultural communication
• You will be capable of using Microsoft packages, Adobe inDesign, Photoshop, Premier and Canva
• There is currently no line management attached to this role

Preferred

• Video creation and editing preferable