Social Media and PR Assistant (Journals)

Are you passionate about social media, PR, and contemporary European Studies? Do you have a knack for creating engaging content and building online communities?

UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) is seeking a Social Media and PR Assistant to join our small, high-performing team. 

You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the online presence of our prestigious journals, the Journal of Common Market Studies (JCMS) and Contemporary European Politics (CEP). Working closely with journal editors and the UACES office team, you'll drive engagement, increase submissions, and promote the latest research to a wider audience. 

About UACES 

UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies) is the global membership organisation for academics, students and practitioners who are interested in all aspects of Europe and the European Union. 

Why should you join us? 

• You will play a key role in promoting leading research in contemporary European Studies. 

• You will meet and engage with a passionate and dedicated community of scholars, researchers, and students. 

• We will support you to develop your skills and knowledge. 

• The hours are flexible, allowing you to manage your own time effectively. 

About You 

We’re looking for: 

• A creative and strategic thinker with a passion for social media and PR. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships. 

• Experience with social media management and content creation tools. 

• Analytical skills to assess and improve the performance of our content. 

• A collaborative team player who is also able to work independently. 

Contract 

Contract: Permanent, part-time. 

Hours: 9 hours per week. 

Salary: £13.15 per hour plus benefits. 

Location: Remote with occasional travel to the UACES office or events. 

Reports to: Executive Director with regular communication with journal editors. 

Notice period: One month. 

Candidates should have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment. 

Appointment is subject to receiving two satisfactory references and successfully completing a three-month probationary period. 

How to apply 

If you’re ready to make a difference and take our social media and PR efforts to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. 

Full details on the role including job description, person specification, salary and benefits and our EDI policy can be found here.

Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match the role specification to Kerry Cole, Executive Director at kcole@uaces.org. 

Closing date: Friday 28 June 2024 

Interview dates: Tuesday 09 and Wednesday 10 July 2024 via Microsoft Teams 

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a sufficient amount of candidates is received.