Job: Content and Communication Specialist at Smithsonian Institution Company

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Category:

Type: Full Time

Deadline: 5/12/2017 12:00:00 AM

Salary:

Description
The USAID "My Armenia" program is looking for a Content and Communication Specialist who will focus on content creation to help promote and tell the story of Armenia's natural and cultural heritage. He/ she will oversee communications initiatives for the program, as well as liaise with USAID, local government bodies and other key counterparts as guided by COP.

Responsibilities
- Develop, curate and disseminate content about Armenia's natural and cultural tourism experiences to include substantive information about the regions, sites and attractions (tangible and intangible cultural heritage) where "My Armenia" is focused;
- Provide help in the development and dissemination of information materials about the "My Armenia" program as well as Solimar and Smithsonian's work in Armenia;
- Curate and maintain social media and other communications channels owned or managed by the program (to include Facebook, Twitter and Instagram);
- Contribute content to periodic newsletters/ communications to tourism and cultural heritage stakeholders in Armenia about activities and events within the sector(s);
- Ensure all communications and content material is compliant with "My Armenia" communications and branding manual including USAID requirements;
- Responsible for translation of materials from Armenian to English languages and vice versa;
- Perform additional duties as assigned and requested by COP;
- Identify gaps and needs within the content available to promote Armenia and destinations within the country that the My Armenia project can help to address;
- Travel throughout the regions of Armenia, identify and interview key cultural stakeholders to develop story ideas and gather rich photo and video content;
- Curate and maintain a relationship with local media;
- Prepare press releases in advance of project events and disseminate approved press releases to media contacts: maintain direct follow-up contact with media to ensure publication of press releases;
- Maintain a thorough and constantly up to date contact list of all media, stakeholders, and community members.

RequiredQualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Arts or Humanities is preferred or equivalent work experience;
- Excellent written and oral English and Armenian language skills;
- Proven creative writing skills;
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms to include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube;
- Understanding of unique cultural history and heritage throughout regions in Armenia;
- Ability to work within a creative team.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Video and Photo editing skills;
- Working knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator;
- Ability to take photos and videos and produce quality media material;
- Working knowledge of Flickr.

Benefits

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