{"id":4858,"date":"2025-02-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arts-council.test\/?post_type=opportunitie&p=4858"},"modified":"2025-03-03T08:23:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T08:23:37","slug":"call-for-applications-for-the-position-of-executive-communications-at-arts-council-malta","status":"publish","type":"opportunitie","link":"https:\/\/artscouncil.abcnow.xyz\/en\/opportunitie\/call-for-applications-for-the-position-of-executive-communications-at-arts-council-malta\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications for the Position of Executive (Communications) at Arts Council Malta – closed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jobplus Permit Number: 44\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong>Arts Council Malta (ACM) is seeking to engage the services of an individual as an Executive (Communications) to work closely with ACM\u2019s Head (Communications) and the Communications unit within Arts Council Malta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The duties of the selected candidate are to include, but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Assist in developing and managing Arts Council Malta\u2019s marketing and communications strategy to strengthen and maintain ACM\u2019s reputation as a proactive, visionary and compassionate leader in Malta\u2019s cultural and creative sectors;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Assist in developing detailed plans for and monitor the work of the Communications and Brokerage team;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Organise, manage and maintain the administration work of the Communications and Brokerage team;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Assist in the management and delivery of ACM\u2019S media relations and PR activity, internally and externally, contributing towards the development and support of professional and transparent relationships with local, national and international media across digital and traditional channels;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Together with ACM\u2019s Communications team develop and manage marketing, media and PR campaigns to ensure continuous, timely and high-quality public engagement with ACM\u2019s activities pertaining to its core functions in the investment, support, development, research and advocacy for Malta\u2019s cultural and creative sectors;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Help to manage the planning and deliver of social media campaigns, including the ACM newsletter, to ensure regular and accessible communication with ACM\u2019s external stakeholders;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Ensure that ACM\u2019s communication tools as part of its public engagement efforts are accessible to different social groups and identifying accessibility gaps in communication through the involvement of experts as needed;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Advise on and manage the development, production and dissemination of ACM\u2019s publications and promotional material for public engagement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Assist in the preparation of reports on ACM\u2019s and communications strategy to ACM senior management and Board of Directors, Ministry responsible for Culture and other interested parties;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Assist the Comms to manage the maintenance of the content on ACM\u2019s website as well as contributing to its development to ensure a relevant and dynamic information, interactive and research tool;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Plan, coordinate, promote and support events, including annual awards activities, to raise ACM\u2019s profile, increase its reach and facilitate the communication of its partners, stakeholders and representatives of the cultural and creative sectors;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Assist in the managing and delivery across media channels of ACM\u2019s media and PR activity, news releases, staff briefings, reactive and proactive messaging reflecting the priorities and goals of ACM;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Handling reactive media and wider communications enquiries effectively and in a timely manner;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Monitor and report on releases, news stories, radio and TV interviews, digital channels and ACM\u2019s overall media presence, the media presence of cultural and creative sectors and to adapt appropriate responses accordingly;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Liaise and collaborate with colleagues within the Funding and Strategy team to ensure consistency of messaging across all of ACM\u2019s communication channels;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Contribute to the development and management of the marketing and communications budget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Providing compelling copy in Maltese and English for public engagement as required while managing the coordination with external service providers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Assist in the public procurements of ACM\u2019s Communications team;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Assist in ad hoc projects as needed;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Liaising with subcontractors as needed;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. Other duties as assigned by ACM\u2019s Executive Chair and Senior Management.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n


    QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Candidates must be in possession of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 a recognised Master\u2019s qualification at MQF Level 7 (subject to a minimum of 60 ECTS\/ECVET credits, or equivalent, with regard to programmes commencing as from October 2008) in Communications, Marketing, Cultural Management, Events Management or a comparable professional qualification, plus one (1) year relevant work experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 a recognised Bachelor\u2019s qualification at MQF Level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS\/ECVET credits, or equivalent, with regard to programmes commencing as from October 2003) in Communications, Marketing, Cultural Management, Events Management or relevant areas, plus two (2) years relevant work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And must also have<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Proven track record of working the Cultural Sector;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in Maltese and English;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Knowledge of the cultural and creative sectors;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Excellent networking skills;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 General awareness of office procedures and knowledge of Governments Procurement Regulations;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Strong organisational and administrative skills and attention to detail;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Demonstrated ability to observe and acquire new skills pertaining to external and internal communication skills;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 A creative mindset and the ability to work well under pressure, completing tasks efficiently, and handling tight deadlines;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 A commitment to customer service and quality management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ESSENTIAL COMPETENCES AND ABNORMAL WORKING CONDITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Task-focused, with energy and motivation;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Ability to set priorities and work under pressure;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Use and exercise of independent and seasoned judgement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Excellent level of interpersonal skills, written and oral communication;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Organizational skills with attention to detail;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Ability and willingness to travel;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00b7 Work as necessary to meet deadlines.

    This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the Executive (Communications) will perform. This may be reviewed regularly and may be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Contract and Salary information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The selected candidates will enter into a full-time employment contract on an indefinite basis. The salary paid will be of a basic salary of \u20ac32,008 in 2025 (Grade 5 of the Art Council Malta\u2019s Grading and salary Structure), a Disturbance Allowance of up to 15% per annum and a Performance Bonus of up to 10% per annum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Applications<\/strong>Interested applicants are required to send a motivation letter together with a CV and copies of certificates to vacancies@artscouncil.mt<\/a>. Closing date for applications is 25<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong> February 2025<\/strong> at noon<\/strong>. Eligible applicants will be asked to sit for a selection interview.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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