We are looking for a highly motivated, hands-on and enthusiastic person to join our team as Media & Communications Manager. The main responsibilities of the role will include internal and external communications, public relations, website and social media management, press enquiries and the coordination of business development-related activities.

The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, communication and organisational skills, creativity, a good eye for design, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment. Bachelor’s degree and previous experience in Media & Communications within the Cultural and Creative sector is strongly recommended.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Board of Management to create strategy programmes in support of the practice’s vision and philosophy;
  • Work directly with Design Directors and project teams to realize a variety of communication material, including award submissions, profile material, publications and presentations;
  • Write press releases, articles and digital media content to document and promote project milestones, awards, exhibitions, lectures, press coverage and events;
  • Analyse engagement data, identifying trends in customer interactions and planning digital campaigns to build community online;
  • Organise projects’ photography and video shoots;
  • Follow up publication and media requests in a timely and professional manner;
  • Develop a strong media contact network and identify press and speaking opportunities;
  • Maintain PR and project information databases for press, project photography and other editorial-related files;
  • Coordinate project visits, lectures, events and exhibitions.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in either creative disciplines or marketing and communications or related fields of study;
  • Previous experience in similar roles within the cultural and creative sector is considered an asset;
  • Mastering the use of social media and WordPress is required;
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Office is required;
  • Excellent writing skills in English, communication and organisational skill are required; other languages are considered an asset.
  • Basic knowledge of CMS and video making/editing tools are considered an asset.

To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter (no larger than 5MB) to jobs@apvalletta.eu with the subject line: Media & Communications Manager. Please include references.

Application deadline: 27th February 2023