Department: Office of Communications

Contract type: Full-time

Job location: Yerevan, the capital of the Republic of Armenia

Application deadline: 02/15/2026

The American University of Armenia is hiring a Senior Communications Specialist (Editorial).

Responsibilities

• Develop a University-wide content plan in collaboration with the Communications Manager.
• Act as editor, writer, and reporter for communications and marketing content across the University.
• Collaborate with another team member on day-to-day editorial tasks.
• Coordinate photography, video, and design to support editorial content and marketing materials.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with University departments to understand their editorial needs and incorporate them into the overall content plan.
• Arrange interviews with University and external spokespersons and prepare talking points as needed.
• Pitch, write, and edit branded content, including advertorial articles, emails, social media content, contests/sweepstakes, and other materials.
• Support the development of branded content strategies that align with departmental goals while remaining relevant to AUA audiences
• Copyedit content and establish and maintain consistent standards of voice, tone, and quality across communication channels.
• Develop headlines, decks, pull quotes, direct-mail copy, and other content to promote and amplify messages across various platforms.
• Write and edit marketing and communications materials (including posts, newsletters, invitations, signage, displays, posters, video scripts, presentations, and other texts) for University departments as needed.
• Write and edit major University publications, including annual reports, commencement materials, and other brochures and booklets,
• Update and edit content for general and departmental brochures, media kits, key messages, and fact sheets as needed.
• Manage daily editorial content activities within the Office of Communications, as part of a collaborative editorial team.
• Proofread AUA website content as needed,
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing/PR, and design teams to strengthen and enhance AUA’s brand.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor(s).

Qualifications

• University degree required, preferably in Journalism, Communications, or English literature;
• Native-level English-language skills required;
• Armenian language skills preferred;
• Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, organization;
• Editorial, journalistic, or writing experience required.

Additional Information

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a portfolio or writing samples (instead of Cover Letter) demonstrating relevant editorial and/or marketing experience via our platform.

AUA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active non-discrimination program within the institution.  

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