Communications Manager

The Role

The Communications Manager will play a critical role in shaping the way our organization is perceived by key audiences. You will drive brand awareness by being involved in all stages of the communications process from concept to message development to result-oriented evaluation. This is a position that requires both strategy and creativity and will be best suited to someone who’s comfortable with a fast-paced work environment, excellent at writing compelling posts in English and Burmese, and experienced in developing a communications strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Use digital and social media to tell our story in creative and inspiring ways that resonate with various audiences, reflect our tone of voice, and deliver on our objectives

  • Develop and implement strategic communications plans and thought leadership approaches for both international and local audiences

  • Develop PR and external communications strategies in partnership with relevant team leads to advance business objectives

  • Coordinate the production of promotional materials including releases, media kits, and presentations

  • Manage website content and design to ensure the delivery of clear and creative content

  • Manage the Associate Content Editor, who will support in the above tasks

  • Content creation, engaging posts with the intended message

  • Have an eyes for visual/graphic

Content Creation

  • Research, write, and translate posts about the followings:
    American and British news, higher education and universities
    Resources from NCUK (British University's partner organization) website
    AU and BU's current classes
    AU and BU's current clubs and activities
    AU and BU courses
    AU and BU programs details

  • Proofread, edit, and publish content mainly on Facebook and occasionally on other platforms

  • Interview and write posts about parents, students, faculty and staffs

  • Provide support with digital marketing campaigns

  • Any other responsibility related to content creation and digital marketing that arise

Deal makers

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, digital marketing, journalism, public relations or relevant field

  • At least 3-4 years of work experience in communications, preferably in an international and/or multicultural setting

  • Independent self-starter who can work confidently across teams and cultures to build strong relationships

  • Demonstrate adaptability, creativity, and meticulosity, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills 

  • Interest in being part of an organization that takes the lead in the educational development of Myanmar 

  • Perfectly fluent in both spoken and written English and Burmese

Boosts

  • Experience studying and/or working in the U.S. or U.K.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration, please e-mail a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references at jobs@connect.edu.mm with subject title Application - Communications Manager - Your Name or call us at +959 7970 10001 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

About American University of Yangon

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think. ” — Albert Einstein

At the American University of Yangon (formerly known as Connect Institute), we are passionate about giving Myanmar-students equitable access to higher education. Beyond providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive under the rigorous educational standards of U.S. universities, we create a lively environment for students to develop their extracurricular interests and leadership skills. With opportunities for scholarship and financial aid, we seek to promote diversity in the classroom and encourage all Myanmar students to strive for success. Having been designed in collaboration with our U.S. university partners, our courses are of the highest academic standard.