Content Creator

About the University of Sharjah

The University of Sharjah is committed to providing a world-class educational experience that prepares lifelong learners and leaders with integrated knowledge and skills. We are passionate about building a collaborative and sustainable environment that cultivates twenty-first-century skills and fosters pioneering research and scholarship. We seek to serve the current and future needs of our local community and beyond by offering innovative academic and professional programs.

Since its foundation in 1997, the University has successfully become one of the top Universities in the UAE and has managed to make its mark in the educational and research industry worldwide united by six core values: Integrity and Ethics, Dedication, Inclusiveness, Excellence with limitless Drive, Accountability and Transparency, and Innovation and Creativity.

The University of Sharjah believes in the crucial role of scientific research in the development of the modern United Arab Emirates. Since its establishment, the university has put research at the top of its list of priorities. Part of the university's strategy is to promote research among faculty members in all colleges, with the aim of attracting outstanding faculty with impressive research accomplishments.

The University of Sharjah’s Rankings:

251-300 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023

Among the top 200 universities globally (176-200) in The World University Rankings 2023 by Subjects

Among the best #121 universities in Asia In News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022/2023

=89th in The Young University Rankings in 2022

#61 The Emerging Economies University Rankings in 2022

Among the top 10 best Arab universities The Arab University Rankings 2022

About the Role

​To create and publish various types of digital content, including articles, blog posts, news, feature stories, and other multimedia formats covering the University of Sharjah’s achievements, activities, and scientific output. ​

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintain constant communication with various departments, colleges, and centers at UoS in order to stay up to date on any current and upcoming activities such as cultural or academic events, scientific conferences, research activities, etc. ensuring that they receive the proper coverage.
2. Prepare and conduct interviews with students, faculty members, and other UoS community members to report on their special achievements and projects in the university's in-house Academy Magazine or foreign publications.
3. Create and publish engaging news articles, features, blogs, and reports for various platforms to help highlight and promote the university's achievements, activities, and contributions in various fields.
4. Edit and proofread any written pieces/articles submitted for publication and verify information through interviews, observation, and research to ensure the accuracy of the used facts, sources, grammar, and brand consistency. As well as report any inaccuracies or concerns to the Team Leader to take corrective action.
5. Monitor, analyze, and report on the performance of the used digital channels/activities and provide feedback to the concerned stakeholders regarding the effectiveness of these channels and future improvement plans.
6. Collaborate with other teams such as the Media Center to ensure that the content created always aligns with the university's strategic goals and brand identity. 8. Assist faculty members in training students and providing them with technical and practical expertise in media writing and communication techniques.
7. Maximize national and international customer engagement with the published content related to UoS, by optimizing content for search engines and social media platforms to increase visibility and reach.
8. Collaborate with international news organizations and foreign journalists to strategically enhance the university's recognition and establish strong channels of communication between UoS and foreign media.
9. Develop creative ideas, suggest new innovative ways of delivering digital news content, and keep up-to-date with the latest digital media innovations and emerging trends.​

Job Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
• Excellent working knowledge of personal computer applications with an emphasis on MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Knowledge of digital journalism principles and techniques.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, Media Studies, Digital Media, or a relevant Mass Media related discipline.
• 2-4 years of UAE experience in a similar role preferably in higher education institutions.
• A Portfolio of published articles/content/features/blogs must be included.

Closing Date: 29/Jun/2025