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UNIC Athens, the University of Nicosia's academic and research base in Greece, combining internationally ranked teaching with state-of-the-art facilities, is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to join its team.The successful candidate will own UNIC’s communications strategy and execution in Greece and Cyprus, and support other priority markets as needed. He/she will lead narrative development for UNIC Athens, UNIC Nicosia and future campuses, manage PR agency partners to world‑class standards, and deliver sustained, high‑quality coverage and reputation outcomes across media, policy, and stakeholder ecosystems. He/she will operate comfortably at both strategy and hands‑on levels, in Greek and English, in fast, politicized environments across jurisdictions.Responsibilities:Strategy and Planning:&nbsp;<ul><li>Build a 12‑month integrated communications plan for Greece and Cyprus (earned/owned/shared/paid), with quarterly OKRs and budget and provide a scalable playbook for additional markets as needed.</li><li>Message architecture: define narratives and proof points for UNIC Athens and UNIC Nicosia (academics, research, clinics/placements, innovation, social impact). Localize global stories for GR &amp; CY and adapt for other geographies as needed.</li><li>Develop a cross‑market newsroom operating model (cadence, calendar, approvals, QA) across press, web, and other media.</li></ul>Media Relations and Issues Management:&nbsp;<ul><li>Own tiered media mapping for Greece and Cyprus (national, broadcast, digital, education, business, health, tech) and cultivate deep editor/journalist relationships in both markets.</li><li>Be the day‑to‑day lead for PR agency partners in Greece and Cyprus: set SOW, KPIs, and review cycles, and drive quality control on pitches and press materials.</li><li>Act as senior press officer: brief spokespeople, place interviews, run press briefings, and handle tough inquiries across markets.</li><li>Monitor policy and public discourse around higher education and private/non‑state institutions in both countries and prepare rapid‑response lines.</li><li>Crisis comms: bi‑country risk register, holding lines, Q&amp;As, escalation matrix, live monitoring, and post‑mortems.</li></ul>Content and Thought Leadership:&nbsp;<ul><li>Own Greek‑language press releases, op‑eds, bylines, speechwriting, and social copy for GR &amp; CY, and ensure flawless Greek and strong, idiomatic English.</li><li>Package research/impact stories with data, case studies, and third‑party validators; pitch exclusive angles to tier‑1 in both markets.</li><li>Maintain executive visibility program (media columns, panels, podcasts; speaker abstracts, briefing books) spanning GR &amp; CY with selective international extensions.</li></ul>Digital, Social and Owned Channels:&nbsp;<ul><li>Run the Greece &amp; Cyprus editorial calendars across the web and coordinate with global channels for coherence and amplification.</li><li>Ensure Greek/English parity and accessibility, and enforce tone‑of‑voice and brand standards across markets.</li><li>Oversee measurement stack (social listening, media monitoring, SEO basics for newsroom posts) and bi‑countrymonthly reporting.</li></ul>Operations, Budget and Governance:&nbsp;<ul><li>Maintain a media kit, boilerplates, fact sheets, and spokesperson bios applicable across markets.</li></ul><ul><li>Implement approvals, legal/compliance checks (incl. data protection) in both jurisdictions, and record‑keeping.</li></ul>&nbsp;Desired Outcomes:&nbsp;<ul><li>Share of Voice &amp; Sentiment (GR &amp; CY): Achieve leadership SOV vs named peers across both markets, and maintain net‑positive sentiment and message pull‑through on priority themes (quality, research, student outcomes, societal impact).</li><li>Tier‑1 Wins Across Markets: Secure recurring placements/interviews/op‑eds in top national outlets in Greece and Cyprus (plus sector media) and establish relationships that yield proactive asks for UNIC commentary.</li><li>Crisis Readiness (Bi‑country): Standing playbooks, trained spokespeople, and &lt;60‑minute response cadence for high‑risk issues in both markets.</li><li>Stakeholder Buy‑in: Consistent alignment with executive leadership, Schools, Admissions, Legal/Compliance, and external partners (e.g., clinical networks) on comms priorities across markets.</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications:Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR or related field.</li><li>A master's degree will be considered an advantage</li></ul>Experience:7-10+ years in Communications/PR with at least 5 years owning Greek media relations for a complex or regulated brand (education/health/tech/public policy preferred) and strong exposure to the Cypriot media landscape (or vice‑versa, with clear evidence of rapid ramp in the other market).Required Skills:&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrable current relationships with national editors/journalists in Greece and Cyprus, and a strong booking track record in at least one and credible momentum in the other.</li><li>Proven multi‑market agency management (SOWs, retainer optimization, quality control).</li><li>Crisis/issue management experience with rapid response and executive counsel.</li><li>Strong writing portfolio (press releases, op‑eds, speeches) and content packaging skills.</li><li>Data‑aware: comfortable with media monitoring, social listening, and reporting dashboards.</li><li>Fluent in both Greek and English.</li></ul>Personal Attributes:&nbsp;<ul><li>Stakeholder influence</li><li>Executive presence</li><li>Editorial judgment</li><li>Tenacity under pressure</li><li>Structured planning and prioritization</li><li>High integrity and discretion</li></ul>&nbsp;Application Procedure:&nbsp;Interested candidates should submit the following documents through:<ul><li>Cover Letter: Describe your interest in the position and how your background aligns with the role.</li><li>Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and achievements.</li><li>References: Contact information for at least two references.</li></ul>

Senior Communications Manager - UNIC Athens

Intellectica is recruiting an ambitious and detail-oriented&nbsp;Senior Account Manager&nbsp;on behalf of a leading strategic communications and consulting agency renowned for its cross-sector influence across more than 13 industries. Based in Athens, Greece, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving projects end-to-end and delivering high-quality and effective solutions that meet client objectives and drive business growth.Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:<ul><li>Managing day-to-day communications with assigned clients, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of communication activities</li><li>Conducting briefings, follow ups, presentations, and full proposals for above and below-the-line strategies, events and digital campaigns</li><li>Effectively controlling and reporting on projects timetables</li><li>Coordinating and liaising with financial, creative, digital, media and technical departments and external contractors to ensure on time project delivery</li><li>Building, managing, and maintaining strong client relationships through regular contact ensuring on time deliverables</li><li>Providing clients with strategic recommendations based on market insights</li><li>Staying up-to-date and proactive on topics relating to client competition, industry trends and safeguarding internal communication</li><li>Managing project workflows, ensuring that all deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with established KPIs</li><li>Any other task that may be required from time to time</li></ul>&nbsp;Professional experience &amp; qualifications of a successful candidate:<ul><li>BSc and/or MSc degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline or a related field</li><li>At least 4 years of professional experience in corporate communications, or integrated marketing, preferably within an agency environment</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading complex, multi-channel campaigns and managing senior-level client relationships</li><li>Digital, BTL and PR knowledge is considered a plus</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially in Excel &amp; PowerPoint)</li><li>Fluent in Greek and English</li></ul>&nbsp;Core competencies of a successful candidate:<ul><li>Strong strategic mindset and the ability to work under pressure with poise and clarity</li><li>Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills</li><li>Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and daily tasks end-to-end, while maintaining attention to detail and adherence to standards of excellence</li><li>A problem-solver able to effectively navigate client relationships</li><li>Able to promote the company’s teamwork spirit, collaborating seamlessly across departments to achieve shared organizational objectives</li><li>A can-do attitude showing willingness to take on responsibilities and go the extra mile</li></ul>

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