Marketing and Communications Officer

Responsibilities

Terms of Employment: An initial one-year employment contract will be offered with the possibility for renewal. If certain criteria is met, open-term contract may be offered. 

About the Position 

CYENS Centre of Excellence is seeking a Junior Marketing and Communications Officer to join its team of passionate and enthusiastic professionals. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and communication strategies. The successful candidate will contribute to marketing initiatives, enhance brand visibility, and support engagement across digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the back office of the CYENS website. 
• Be confident in using WordPress and regularly update and maintain the CYENS website.
• Support and coordinate all digital marketing activities, including email campaigns, paid campaigns and social media management. 
• Create, schedule, and upload content for social media, including video editing and product photography. 
• Manage email marketing platforms and distribute content for CYENS newsletters.
• Maintain and enhance the CYENS marketing and communication database. 
• Good working knowledge of content creation and AI/design tools.
• Monitor marketing performance, assess traffic and impact, and generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for all marketing activities, including the website and social media. 
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases to media outlets to promote CYENS initiatives, events, and achievements.
• Perform any other related duties as required. 
• Perform any other duties as specified by the manager, CYENS management or relevant procedures.

Your profile

• Self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work independently. 
• Strong organizational and presentation skills with the ability to engage confidently and professionally with others.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail. 
• Team-oriented yet capable of handling tasks independently under pressure. 
• High levels of commitment, energy, and drive. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently. 
• Creative, innovative thinker with strong critical analysis skills.

General qualifications and requirements

General qualifications and requirements

1. University Degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) or relevant diploma / certificate or other study title or qualifications in Marketing, Communication, Journalism or a relevant field, or expected to complete by the time of starting the job.
2. Relevant experience in digital marketing, social media management, or content creation is an advantage but not required.  
3. Up to date knowledge of digital marketing trends and technologies.
4. Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
5. Strong understanding of market research techniques, data analysis, and performance management. 
6. Knowledge of content creation, media planning, and reputation management. 
7. Computer literate - excellent knowledge of MS Office and marketing software.
8. Language requirements: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English are essential.
9. Non-EU applicants must already possess a valid work permit.

• Have successfully completed a higher education program of at least three (3) years and hold at least a bachelor's degree/diploma of higher education. 
• They are under the age of thirty (30). 
• If the graduate has work experience related to the position, it must not exceed eight (8) months.

Why us?

Take advantage of this opportunity for your professional and personal development by being a part of our fast- growing Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience.

Application process

For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and mention the position they are applying for: “Application for Marketing and Communications Officer”:

1. Full CV (including contact details).
2. Cover letter which clearly states: (a) how you envision your role, (b) how your experience and qualifications match the specific position, and (c) the availability date for full-time employment (d) contact details of two referees. 

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  

In case you have previously applied for any previous position at CYENS CoE, a new application is required.

Contact details

For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at vacancies@cyens.org.cy .

About us

CYENS Centre of Excellence (formerly known as RISE) is the Research and Innovation Centre on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies empowering knowledge and technology transfer in the region. CYENS CoE is supported by the European Commission, the Republic of Cyprus and its founding Partners, the Municipality of Nicosia, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (MPI), University College London, the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology and the Open University of Cyprus.   

The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence delivered by high-calibre multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and STEM-led innovation and entrepreneurship. 

 CYENS, as a Centre of Excellence, cultivates a culture of innovation and creativity in an inspiring environment filled with academics, researchers, creative and onward-looking people, innovators, entrepreneurs, and practitioners. The Centre operates under the moto “Inspired by Humans Designed for Humans” with the vision to produce world class research that drives innovation towards social and economic benefit while conducting excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence. It sets out to meet the challenge with a total potential funding of more than 30 million Euros for the first 7 years, from a Horizon 2020 Teaming Action and multiple other sources, and a business plan for long-term sustainability and growth.