The Communication Officer assumes a key position at the forefront of the World Union of Jewish Students, working to improve the visibility of WUJS. S/he will be directly supervised by the Projects Director.
Main responsibilities:
To define and implement the organization’s internal and external communication strategies,
To maintain regular contact with our member unions, partner organisations, event participants and alumni
To maintain and monitor all WUJS digital and social media
To work with designers to develop all WUJS publications
To write and edit press releases, speeches, articles, leaflets and blogs about campus and the work of WUJS
Managing and building a network of student journalists to write blogs for WUJS
To collate information, draft and edit monthly newsletters for students and supporters
Maintaining and updating the WUJS website
Pitching articles and opinion pieces to editors/journalists for Jewish, Israeli and other media
Other tasks as decided by your line manager and in accordance to the needs of the organization.
Required Skills:
A proven ability to write news articles, opinion pieces and press releases and effective verbal communication
Commitment to the mission and vision of WUJS
Experience of either leading or contributing to the preparation of publicity materials, posters, leaflets or sales materials
Proficient in proofreading and editing
A good knowledge and experience in using social media platforms and tools
Student or recent university graduate (within 3 years)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Basic use of Adobe software – Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign as well as any graphic design skills is desirable
Experience in video editing is desirable
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students, stakeholders and educational institutions
Responsibility for self-motivation when working remotely and willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to last minute changes – must be able to work well under pressure
Fluency in English required; fluency in Hebrew or any European languages is an asset.
The World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) is the international, pluralistic, non-partisan umbrella organisation comprised of 48 national independent Jewish Student Unions based all over the world; representing approximately 600,000 Jewish Students. The member unions of WUJS run cross-communal, peer-led programmes and initiatives for Jewish students all across the world. These events include advocacy seminars; conferences and campaigns; charity fundraising; gatherings for leadership training and so much more.
By bringing these students together, WUJS aims to foster the unity of Jewish students worldwide, by instilling values of Am Yisrael (Jewish peoplehood) and Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Lazeh (That all Jews are responsible for each other). WUJS strives to ensure the participation of Jewish students in the fulfilment of the aspirations of the Jewish people, its continuity, and the development of its religious, spiritual, cultural and social heritage.
