Communications & Outreach Officer
JOB VACANCY
Communications & Outreach Officer
About ITP Prizren
The Innovation and Training Park (ITP) Prizren is a dynamic innovation, business and education ecosystem located on a 40-hectare campus in Prizren. ITP brings together innovative and technology-oriented businesses, startups, educational and research institutions, vocational training providers and creative industries, fostering collaboration, entrepreneurship, innovation, skills development and economic growth. With a vibrant and growing community, ITP aims to strengthen its position as a leading regional hub for innovation, business and skills development, connecting people, ideas and opportunities while supporting sustainable economic development in Kosovo and beyond (https://itp-prizren.com/)
About the Position
ITP Prizren is seeking a creative, proactive and strategically minded Communications & Outreach Officer to strengthen its institutional visibility, promote its growing ecosystem and communicate its achievements, impact and opportunities to national and international audiences.
The successful candidate will take an active role in planning and implementing ITP's communications activities, creating high-quality written, visual and digital content, and developing engaging stories that showcase ITP and its ecosystem.
The position goes beyond traditional social media management. It requires a professional who combines strategic thinking with hands-on content creation, understands how to reach different audiences through multiple communication channels, and can contribute to strengthening ITP's reputation and positioning locally and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic and Institutional Communications
- Develop and implement ITP's communications strategy and annual communications plan, aligned with its institutional objectives.
- Strengthen ITP's institutional identity, visibility and positioning at national and international levels.
- Develop clear and compelling messages communicating ITP's mission, achievements, services, impact and opportunities.
- Ensure consistent and professional communication across all institutional channels and materials.
2. Content Creation and Digital Storytelling
- Proactively identify and develop compelling stories about ITP, its tenants, partners, programmes and ecosystem achievements.
- Independently create high-quality written, visual and multimedia content, including articles, interviews, success stories, photography, short videos, reels, graphics and promotional materials.
- Produce engaging content adapted to different target audiences, communication channels and formats.
- Develop institutional presentations, factsheets, brochures, newsletters and other communication materials.
- Coordinate specialized content production with external service providers when required.
3. Digital Communications and Media Management
- Manage and continuously improve ITP's website and digital communication channels, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and other relevant platforms.
- Plan and implement digital communication campaigns to promote ITP's activities, services, opportunities and ecosystem.
- Identify and use effective communication channels to reach local, regional and international audiences.
- Develop and manage newsletters, email communications and other digital outreach tools.
- Monitor digital communication trends, audience engagement and performance to continuously improve communication effectiveness.
4. Media Relations and Public Outreach
- Build and maintain relationships with local, national and relevant international media outlets, journalists and communication networks.
- Prepare press releases, media articles, statements, interviews and other public communication materials.
- Identify opportunities for ITP to gain visibility through media coverage, publications, conferences and relevant professional platforms.
- Support ITP management with speeches, talking points, presentations and other institutional communication needs.
5. Ecosystem Promotion and Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with ITP tenants, startups, universities, research organizations and partners to identify and promote their activities, innovations and achievements.
- Develop communication materials and campaigns showcasing ITP's business opportunities, infrastructure, services and ecosystem.
- Support targeted outreach and promotional activities aimed at potential tenants, businesses, investors, partners and international organizations.
- Collaborate with relevant institutions, business associations, innovation networks and other stakeholders to expand ITP's visibility and communication reach.
- Strengthen communication and engagement within the ITP community, encouraging collaboration and participation.
6. Event Communication and Coordination
- Support the planning, coordination and promotion of events that are held in ITP, including conferences, networking activities, workshops and institutional visits.
- Coordinate event-related communications, invitations, promotional materials, media coverage and documentation.
- Assist with organizational and logistical arrangements for selected events in cooperation with relevant ITP team members.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in communications, public relations, content creation, digital communications or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Albanian and English language, with strong professional writing and editing abilities.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communication plans, campaigns and content strategies.
- Strong storytelling and content creation skills, with proven ability to produce engaging written, visual and multimedia materials.
- Practical experience in photography, video creation and editing, graphic design and digital content production.
- Experience managing websites, social media channels, newsletters and digital communication tools.
- Understanding of media relations, audience engagement and effective communication across different platforms.
- Strong creativity, initiative, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Location: Prizren, Innovation and Training Park (ITP)
Expected start date: December 2026 or January 2027
Deadline for application: 30 November 2026
How to apply?
Interested suitably, qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit their electronic application in English, in PDF version, to jobs@itp-prizren.com
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- An updated CV.
- A portfolio or examples of previous communications work, including written content, digital campaigns, photography, videos, graphic materials or other relevant outputs.
Subject of the email: Name & Surname – Communications & Outreach Officer Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ITP Prizren is an equal opportunity employer.
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