Head of Communication Projects | Booster in INNOV8

WHO ARE INNOV8INNOV8 — is an innovation and entrepreneurship center, founded to develop the technological ecosystem in Ukraine in 2023. The center helps potential and existing entrepreneurs create and scale startups and technology businesses.Among the INNOV8 projects:Seeds of Bravery is a €20 million project funded by the European Union under the European Innovation Council (EIC) to support Ukrainian tech startups bringing them closer to the EU. The project’s Mission is to foster diversity, promote the deep tech industry, and stimulate hundreds of UA-based innovations benefiting end-users in Europe, Ukraine, and beyond, connecting corporates and governments to the benefit of SMEs and individual customers. Seeds of Bravery (UASEEDs) is powered by a network of 17 partners and 2 associated partners, integrating Ukrainian tech innovators in European markets. We aim to strengthen Ukraine's tech landscape, supporting local entrepreneurs for global success. INNOV8 (INN) is one of the leading project implementing partners.Mission Possible 6-month in-residence venture-building program for aspiring entrepreneurs by INNOV8 & WNISEF;Fundraising Lab a project to increase investment maturity and help attract investments to support 10 Ukrainian startups by INNOV8 & Unicorn Nest;Founders2Founders (finished) a series of one-day workshops in Kyiv, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk, at which successful founders, entrepreneurs, and investors give practical recommendations on the development of innovative businesses by INNOV8 & EIT Community.AgriFoodLab (finished) innovation studios for the agricultural sector of Ukraine, which include workshops and a hackathon based on the design thinking method by INSCIENCE, CIVITTA, INNOV8, Radar Tech as part of the Challenge Labs program in Ukraine by EIT Food, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union; and many others.During its existence, the INNOV8 center:supported the development of 210+ startups, projects, and entrepreneurs in the field of innovation and technology, AI, AgriFood, HealthTech, and MedTech on programs;attracted 100+ pro bono mentors and market experts;has 10+ successful partnerships;conducted 20+ workshops, trainings, and hackathons to support entrepreneurship and attract investments in Ukraine;develops the equity-free venture program Mission Possible with the first cohort of 20 entrepreneurs (May 2024).🔥 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORAs part of INNOV8 projects, we have a Marketing & Communications team engaged in building full-cycle communications and actively expanding.We are looking for an experienced, ambitious, and focused head of communication projects to strengthen our team, help us grow, and take on 360° management of communication projects in Booster.The Digital & Deep Tech Accelerator Booster is a 12-week program (by INNOV8 within the framework of the program Seeds of Bravery) for seasoned deep tech and digital startups aimed at helping them accelerate their production and processes.📢 Location: Ukraine (Kyiv or Lviv)📢 Format: Hybrid (office in LIFT99, Kyiv is available)WHAT CHALLENGES AWAIT YOULifecycle management of our communications projects in the Seeds of Bravery program.Assist our Marketing & Communications team in creating and integrating communications plans.Develop and implement the communications strategy from the ground up, in alignment with the overall project strategy, in cooperation with the Marketing & Communications Director and Program Head.Planning, conducting, and evaluating the effectiveness of PR campaigns.Defining and allocating communication resources for each Seeds of Bravery project and setting clear priorities.Setting project milestones and KPIs.Determination of long-term operational goals in communications.Management of the full cycle of production and planning of video, photo, and text content from idea to implementation in internal (social media, site, internal channels) and external resources.Public relations with Ukrainian and Global media, partners, contractors, and platforms.SMM management: content planning, setting tasks for the design team, creating texts for publications, managing deadlines, and quality at each stage.Cross-functional collaboration with the Program Head, Marketing & Communication Director, Program PM, and other team members.Tracking trends in communications, global and UA events, tech ecosystem, and implementing new approaches.WHAT IS IMPORTANT FOR USExperience in the position of Communications Manager / PR Manager / PR Lead for 1.5 years. Experience working on the full project cycle from 0 to 1 will be an advantage.Experience in managing social media for 1+ years (Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, etc.).Experience in creating and implementing communication and digital content strategies from scratch.Experience in creating quality texts and other content in various formats. The fact of placing publications on Tier-1 and Tier-2 Ukrainian and/or Global media will be an advantage.Experience in setting tasks for creating visual materials from scratch — strategy, website, brand book, etc.Skills in creating simple visual elements, including presentations.Experience in building interaction with media and platforms, understanding the ecosystem of Ukrainian and international media and projects, and establishing relations with media representatives and projects will be a plus.Understanding the processes of collecting and conducting analytics of PR activities.Skills in using analytics tools and social media monitoring systems.Understanding of trends, SMM tools, and content formats.Ability to create high-quality text support for SMM publications.Analytical thinking and understanding of metrics to analyze content performance.A systematic approach to work and meeting deadlines.Communicability, proactivity, and creativity.Proven experience in performing turnkey tasks.Literacy, attention to detail, and fact-checking skills.Ability to write and communicate clearly and inclusively using gender-neutral language.Language fluency in Ukrainian and English (B2+) for communication with global partners.The desire to develop and implement ideas in the field of communications.WILL BE A PLUSUnderstanding and desire to develop the Ukrainian business & tech community.Ability to adapt to changing priorities.Demonstrated leadershipqualities and the ability to motivate and inspire others.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.Compliance with organizational values and a critical approach to information.📢 APPLICATIONInterested and qualified candidates are requested to send the CV and motivation letter in English as a single PDF file to the following email: [email protected]. Please state the position “BOOSTER HEAD OF COMMUNICATION PROJECTS” in the email subject line.The application deadline is June 30, 2024 COB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Show more Show less Тип зайнятості Повний робочий день