Job Description

This is a temporary position within the Audiences Department of Art Jameel, based at Hayy Jameel, Jeddah for a period of 3 months. The Communications Assistant role is part of a team that strives to build public and industry awareness of Art Jameel’s programmes and the artists and practitioners we work with. This role focusses on drafting bilingual content for various communications purposes, collecting materials, updating databases and media lists, tracking and managing projects, working with various programme leaders, graphic designers, videographers and photographers as well as preparing presentations and reports.

The role also assists with media and community outreach and marketing (supporting the Communications and Outreach Managers, as well as external agencies) with a focus on assisting with research and writing, including drafting and disseminating press releases, e-shots and newsletters. 

This position is suited for a young enthusiastic communications professional with previous experience in a PR and branding creative agency. The ideal candidate is Jeddah-based, passionate about the arts, particularly in KSA and broader region, has strong organisational and communication skills, enjoys reading and writing and is open to learning.

The position requires high-level proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic. 

Position Location: Hayy Jameel, Jeddah

Applications open until filled.

Start Date: Immediate

Accountability

The specialist reports to the Senior Manager, Communications.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Help implement communications strategies and providing administrative support to promote Hayy Spaces and various flagship programmes and festivals
• Liaise with various departments to collect necessary content for Art Jameel’s monthly newsletter, press releases and manage scheduled mailouts
• Assist with monthly, weekly and occasional dispatches via Mailchimp and other communications tools
• Research and source images and information from and for in-house programmes, artists, curators and partners for media outreach and press enquiries
• Complete website updates and maintain and grow the image library including captioning and archiving 
• Collecting data and maintaining databases
• Support the Communications Manager and Coordinator in planning and pitching editorials and advertorials as well as digital marketing and print advertising opportunities
• Perform administrative tasks such as writing meeting minutes, updating databases, collecting images and materials, processing documents…etc

Candidate Specifications

• University graduate
•  Available full-time from January until March 2025 (Three months)
•  An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for taking initiative
• Strong communications (verbal and written) skills and a positive and welcoming attitude.
• Passion for the arts and arts education
• Saudi residency holders
•  Fluent in English  (spoken and written)
• Experience using communications softwares and tools, specifically Mailchimp

Conditions of Work

• Occasional weekend and evening work according to events and programmes is as required.