Content Creator (Temporary Position)

Are you looking for an exciting communications job with lots of creativity and autonomy? We are in search of a Content Creator who will help boost engagement with our students.

Job Description

As a Content Creator, you'll create online content like blog posts, social media posts and videos. You will as carry out editorial tasks such as editing the university website and prepring email communication. You will also support our events team with event communication.

In this role, you will work alongside an international, dynamic team of 10 people responsible for marketing, recruitment, communications and external relations at the School of Business and Economics.

As a content creator, your main tasks will include the following:

• Manage and edit content for the university website and student intranet.
• Create and manage multichannel content (such as blog posts, newsletters, videos and social media posts) in order to best reach our target audiences.
• Create and edit visuals used in communication material in accordance with corporate communication branding guidelines.
• Coordinate and support social media coverage for events, such as Open Days, graduations ceremonies and introduction days.
• Produce and edit (automated) email campaigns, in consultation with the other communications specialists.
• Provide editorial support to the team and our internal stakeholders.
• Support our events team with event communication.

Requirements

• Work experience in a similar position is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with online tools/platforms and with content creation.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience with website/platform design. Experience with Drupal 10 is a plus.
• Experience with using design applications (e.g. Canva, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Excellent team player.
• Fluent in English (writing and speaking) and proficiency in Dutch preferred.
• Relevant HBO+ level or university degree.

What we offer
As a content creator at the School of Business and Economics, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 8, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3218,00 and €4298,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 7 months with a scope of 0.8 FTE.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.

Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

The School of Business and Economics
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) is one of Maastricht University’s six faculties. Our mission is to contribute to a better world by addressing societal problems, by co-creating knowledge and developing team players and leaders for the future.

By joining SBE, you will be part of the 1% of business schools worldwide to be Triple Crown accredited (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). You will join an inspiring and international environment, where learning and development is priority.

Department
The Marketing and Communications department is made up of an international, dynamic team of 10 people responsible for marketing, recruitment, communications and external relations at the School of Business and Economics.

Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Kendra Valck (Head of Marketing and Communication) at k.valck@maastrichtuniversity.nl for more information. Do you have any questions regarding the procedure, please contact Manon Souren (Recruiter) at manon.souren@maastrichtuniversity.nl or via phone: 06-34577732.

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Internal Communications Officer? Apply now, no later than 25 February 2025, for this position.

The first round of interviews will be online and will take place in the week of 24 February. The second round of interviews will be scheduled between 6 and 12 March 2025.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.