Communications Specialist

Division: Marketing

Position Summary:
The Communications Specialist is responsible for planning, managing, and executing digital media and communications projects including copywriting and visual design of content.

Duties and Responsibilities:

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
1. Develops and implements a social media strategy that aligns with institutional goals.
Satisfactory performance is achieved when:

• Social media accounts’ design assets are up to date with branding objectives.
  
• Social media campaigns develop brand awareness within key markets.
  
• Engaging content is published with high regularity.
  
• Social media calendar is created at least 2 weeks ahead and followed.
  
• Social media strategy is developed at least 4 months ahead (together with Communications Director) and followed.
  
• All relevant LCC events have adequate social media coverage.
  

COPYWRITING IN ENGLISH AND LITHUANIAN
2. Produces engaging short-form and long-form written content in English and Lithuanian languages for international and local audiences respectively.
Satisfactory performance is achieved when:

• Print, web, and social media materials contain compelling content that helps audience understand and engage with LCC’s mission.
  
• Content is well-tailored to the audience and the purpose of the communication.
  
• Content is clear, concise, and creative.
  
• Event coverage, interviews, and research results in accurate and engaging content.
  

GRAPHIC DESIGN
3. Creates visual assets using graphic design and editing tools.
Satisfactory performance is achieved when:

• Visual assets necessary for social media are produced and posted.
  
• Existing designs receive edits to adjust for current information.
  
• Visual design assets are created in adherence to LCC’s brand guidelines.
  
• Visual design assets successfully deliver the intended message and are adapted for the platform where they will be published.
  

REPORTS TO: Communications Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business/communication/marketing or related field

Experience: Preferable to have at least 2 years of experience working in a marketing, communications, or social media management role.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of key social media platforms – especially LinkedIn and Facebook
  
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills in both English and Lithuanian
  
• Strong time management and organizational skills
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Strong eye for visual composition
  
• Working knowledge of Canva
  
• Basic proficiency with desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
  
• Fluency in Microsoft Office product suite
  
• Fluent in English and Lithuanian
  

Salary: starting from 1500 EUR (before tax) – may vary depending on the qualifications and skills of the applicant

Workload: Full-time (1.0 FTE)

From 1500 €/mon. gross