English Copywriter Specialist job at Aga Khan University (AKU)
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Vacancy title:
English Copywriter Specialist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Education, and Training , Category: Media, Communications & Writing ]

Jobs at:

Aga Khan University (AKU)

Deadline of this Job:
31 March 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Overview
This role sits within the Human Resources (HR) Communications entity of Aga Khan University’s Human Resources (HR) Department. The copywriter will report to the Global Director Internal Communications, Employee Engagement and Employer Branding Director at a strategic level and work in close collaboration with the Manager(s) and Specialists across a global team day-to-day. The role will be responsible for developing exceptional and engaging written content for all HR Communications internal communications, employee engagement and employer branding outputs. The position will also cater to the copy requirements of the Vice President, Human Resources.

Responsibilities
1. Develop clear, compelling, and grammatically flawless long and short form copy for varied digital and printed mediums such as integrated campaigns outputs, social media posts, good news stories, newsletters, intranet and website pages, award submissions, press releases/features, publications etc.
2. Develop boilerplates, profile document(s) repository of key messaging and tone of voice to ensure consistency in communication and alignment with Aga Khan University’s brand identity
3. Edit and proofread copy as required
4. Interpret creative direction and technical information and turn them into persuasive copy concepts
5. Collaborate with internal team(s) and internal stakeholders to understand target audiences, brainstorm ideas and develop messaging for a varied range of activities
6. Conduct high-quality research to formulate ideas and/or support writing
7. Plan and conduct and/or facilitate strategic interviews as required
8. Engage in regular interaction with key senior leadership internal academic and hospital leaders/stakeholders with the objective of spotlighting areas of expertise to appropriate audiences
9. Draft memorandums, speeches, and official addresses
10. Develop and manage content calendar and directory of press listings, press editors and media contacts regionally and internationally

Requirements
1. BSc/BA in journalism, English, marketing, communications or related field
2. Must have 3 years proven experience as a copywriter Experience writing copy for corporate entities particularly healthcare, academic, not for profit industries is preferred
3. Excellent command of the English language, faultless spelling and grammar
4. Ability to grasp project requirements quickly and offer valuable insights
5. Excellent time management, organizational skills and detail oriented
6. Creativity, resourcefulness, flexibility and self-motivation
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
8. Must be team-spirited, a collaborative worker but equally capable of working independently
9. Must have the ability to navigate fast-paced environments
10. Knowledge of online content strategy and creation


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to the
Manager,
Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital,
Nairobi.
P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI

or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu . Applications by email are preferred.


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Job Info
Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 31 March 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 09-03-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-03-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 09-03-2065
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