PR & Communications & Events Specialist

International University of Science & Technology in Kuwait

Position Summary:

The primary role of the Public Relations & Communications & Events Specialist is to be responsible for

managing the university's public relations, external communications, and event coordination. This role ensures that IUK's brand image is consistently and positively represented across all platforms, enhancing visibility, reputation, and engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and distributing press releases, media advisories, and official statements.
  Developing and managing content for announcements, invitations, speeches, and campaigns. Monitoring media coverage, analyzing performance, and preparing media performance reports. Supporting internal communication efforts (faculty/staff announcements, newsletters). Assisting in protocol coordination for high-profile visits, ceremonies, or collaborations. Collaborating with the marketing team to develop and implement communication strategies.
• Managing crisis communication with appropriate messaging and quick response.
• Organizing, planning, and executing university events and ensuring smooth event logistics.
• Ensuring message consistency and brand tone across all outgoing communications.
• Managing sponsorship communications, partner announcements, and follow-up messaging.
• Crafting and editing official documents, including sponsorship letters, proposals, and event toolkits.
• Coordinating external communications with media outlets, journalists, and external partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited University.
• Professional Certificates are an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in PR, Communications, or Event Management, preferably within an educational institution or corporate environment..
• Experience in planning and supervising events.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Events Management
• Social media
• Copywriting skills (English & Arabic)

Behavioral Skills

• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Oral & written Communication Skills
• People management skills
• Time management skills