Content Specialist

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career at Canadian University Dubai? The Marketing & Communication Department is looking for a Content Specialist to support and strengthen our communication efforts. This role is ideal for someone with a talent for writing, strong coordination skills, and an interest in engaging both internal and external audiences.

As a Content Specialist, you'll create engaging written materials, support communication projects, and work closely with departments across the university. Your work will help shape how we communicate with our students, faculty, and wider community-online and offline.

• Create engaging, clear, and on brand content for social media, websites, digital ads, brochures, scripts, and more.
• Write and edit content for diverse audiences-internal and external.
• Develop stories and articles showcasing faculty, students, programs, and events.

• Facilitate content related projects across departments, managing timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align messaging and obtain approvals.
• Track project status and ensure adherence to branding standards.

• Prioritize and manage communication requests from various departments.
• Promote clear and professional internal communication workflows.

• Support MarCom in updating digital platforms and websites.
• Contribute to newsletters and content calendars.
• Liaise with vendors (e.g., printers, translators) when needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in content creation, communications, or project coordination.
• Native or near native English proficiency.
• Strong writing, editing, and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency with digital platforms and content management systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe tools.

• Arabic language skills.
• Experience in higher education communication (especially in the UAE or Canadian context).
• Understanding of multicultural environments and UAE professional norms.

• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Confident and collaborative with a professional demeanor.
• Capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Solution oriented and adaptable to change.
• Proactive communicator and team player.

This role is a great chance to grow professionally within CUD and to take on new responsibilities that impact the university's brand and communication strategy. If you're passionate about storytelling, enjoy working with others, and are ready to develop your skills further, we encourage you to apply.

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the University in Dubai, and 21st in the Arab Region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2025. Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state of the art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity, featuring laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, and many more. With the world's fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi cultural blend of young, dynamic professionals drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and outstanding employment prospects.

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