Digital Communications Coordinator
Communications and Public Relations Division is looking for a proactive and skilled digital communications coordinator to focus on social media, data analysis, and website editing. The position will lead the university’s social media strategy and policy and advise on digital marketing. The new team member will also help to manage website content and support website editors in other units and sections. The candidate should be adaptable to a quickly changing work environment and open to other cultures and diversity.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
- Develop and implement social media strategy, including setting objectives, understanding audiences, planning editorial calendar, managing and updating accounts, and evaluating outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and analyze social media campaigns. Advise and support other internal groups on social media practices and digital marketing campaigns, including creating tools and templates for user groups to adhere to best practices.
- Monitor digital content performance using analytics tools; report findings, flag potential risks in digital communications, and propose countermeasures.
- Monitor social media channels and media coverage related to OIST.
- Write, edit, and update content for the website, social media, newsletters, and other collateral in English and Japanese, including graphics.
- Assist CPR web editors, photographers, and designers.
- Identify opportunities for data visualization; create visual content, including infographics, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
(Required)
- An undergraduate/first-level university degree in communication, marketing, journalism, or related field.
- A minimum of three years of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public information, public affairs, or related areas. An understanding of digital copywriting and publishing.
- Fluency in both English and Japanese.
- Expertise in social media, digital marketing, and SEO. Ability to create content for a mix of purposes and a range of audiences.
- Good interpersonal and team working skills. Ability to clearly and concisely communicate aims, creative approach, priorities, and challenges.
(Preferred)
- Experience with Japanese social media and marketing strategies.
- Ability to use semantic HTML markup, metadata, and CSS.
- Ability to use web and social media analytics for marketing and content strategy.
Expected Annual Salary: 3,900,000 - 8,600,000 yen
*This amount represents the expected annual salary range for this position, which will be determined based on your experience and skills in accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.
Benefits:
- Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Curriculum vita in English (and Japanese if available).
- Cover letter in English (and Japanese if available).
- Portfolio of writing in English and/or Japanese, including social media.
- Examples of web page markup work.
* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications.
- Please view OIST policy for rules on external professional activities
- Further details about the University can be viewed on the OIST website www.oist.jp.
Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.
Flextime (core time 10:00-15:00) 7.5hrs per day (Multiplied by prescribed working days per month)