Junior Assistant Content Writer

Job Description
Job vacancy: Junior Assistant Content Writer (Intern) within Communications
Job code: Comm/003/2022

About Communications:
Acting as the central point of contact for the Authority, the Communications function handles its internal and external communications with the aim of maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders and keeping them up to date, be they employees, licence holders or the public at large. The function is also the designated brand guardian of the MFSA, managing its reputation and image on the various digital and offline platforms, through B2B and consumer education campaigns and events.

The role:
Junior Assistant Content Writer/Intern will be involved in the following:

• Writing content for internal communications, including intranet features, stories, and interviews.
• Writing content for campaigns.
• Social media content management, including the writing of posts, creating stories and accompanying visuals, and scheduling/uploading as required.
• Provide support in the creation of content material or collateral for local or international, both digital and non-digital events or workshops;
• Monitor digital news and print media coverage to circulate as necessary;
• Prepare and compile reports/statistics required by the different team's initiatives;
• Provide support to the team in the day-to-day operations;
• Update website and intranet content in a timely manner, using appropriate tools;
• Other administrative tasks, such as the ordering of stationery, branding of documents, compiling of presentations, and maintaining storage facility.

About You:
The selected candidate should be reading for a Bachelor's Degree, ideally in English, Marketing, or in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognized professional qualification at a comparable level.  
The candidate should:

• Have an excellent command of English and Maltese, with a flair for writing and an eye for detail;
• Be able to organize, multi-task, meet strict deadlines and prioritize tasks in accordance with the requirements of the function;
• Possess good communication and presentation skills;
• Able to work within a team as well as a multi-disciplinary office;
• Demonstrate good research and have excellent oral, written, and presentation skills;
• Be a confident individual who is flexible, proactive, and dynamic, has a critical and analytical mindset, and attention to detail.

*Experience in blog writing/social media page management/copywriting, in general, will be considered an asset and candidates who have an A level in Maltese will be preferred.

How to apply or query further information:
Candidates are to forward a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and an accompanying covering letter providing the motivation for the application. 

Other important information:
The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates. It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on the comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at the application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website under MQRIC heading. The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage. Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate's appointment liable to termination. Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

*Public Call Permit: 510/2022