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The Communications Assistant (CA) is responsible for supporting Asia Centre’s outreach to its different target audiences (both internal and external). To execute this function, the CA creates a range of content to promote the work of the Centre through its and third-party media assets, networks, influencers and the mass media. The aim is to create an audience and consumers for Asia Centre’s activities, events and services.

Key responsibilities

• Social Media Management: create and oversee the publication of content across Asia Centre’s social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and Instagram.
• Website Content Management (WordPress): draft and upload content about Asia Centre and its activities, maintain a mailing list and send out e-announcements.
• Graphic Design: design social media tiles, infographics, report layout and event materials.
• Photography and Video Editing: take/edit photographs, draft storyboards/scripts, record/edit videos and audio, place graphic overlays on videos, create thumbnails, and upload to Asia Centre’s YouTube channel.
• Podcasts: Record audio files, edit them, upload them on podcast streaming platforms, manage Asia Centre’s podcast platforms.
• Webinar Coordination: support Asia Centre’s webinars, platform management such as Zoom or Webex, manage event promotion, coordinate speakers and participants, record and live-stream events and implement satisfaction surveys.
• Marketing Activities: undertake content writing and article uploading, strategic events, PR, marketing campaigns, digital development, and brand development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in communications, media relations, journalism, political science, social work, development studies or related degree completed in English.
• A minimum experience of 1 year communications experience; new graduates with adequate experience through internships and volunteer experience in communications are also welcome to apply. (Those without work experience, may be considered with a 3 month internship, before full-time employment)
• Good command of English (Speaking and Writing)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, WordPress and Social Media Platforms
• Familiarity with Google Suites, Zoom, Webex, Survey Monkey, MadMimi
• Interest in Podcast, Jingle, Clubhouse, Soundcloud Production
• Knowledge of design and publishing software (Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Canva)
• Skill in photography, audio and video editing
• Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines
• Well-organized and detailed

Application Procedure

This position is only open to Thai nationals. Interested applicants are requested to send (1) their CV together with (2) a self-introduction letter and a (3) sample of writing (4) a portfolio of their design, photography, audio and/or video work (5) expected salary to info@asiacentre.org

Applicants are also require to fill the Communications Questionnaire

https://forms.gle/BA44QPMcxoy8Dqxi9

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Following the interview, a timed assessment will be issued as part of a proficiency test. A final selection will be made thereafter. Candidates without 1 year work experience, have the option of a 3 month internship before starting the job full-time.