Communications Assistant

Communications Assistant

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Company name: LIRNEasia
Industry: Research / Policy Think Tank
Job Location: Colombo
City: Colombo
Region: Western Province
Gender: Any
Company Office local Address: LIRNEasia, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Email address: hr@lirneasia.net
Country: Sri Lanka
Job Type: Full-time
Currency: LKR
Job Average Salary rate: LKR 90,000 – 160,000 per month
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LIRNEasia

LIRNEasia works across Asia-Pacific to deliver policy-relevant research that supports digital development, infrastructure improvement, and socioeconomic progress. The organization produces independent insights that guide decision-makers and strengthen outcomes for underserved communities.

Job Summary

The Communications Assistant supports the rollout of communication strategies, manages content creation, tracks media activity, and coordinates events. This role also helps maintain stakeholder relationships and ensures communication materials meet organizational standards.

Responsibilities

o Content creation: Draft, design, edit, and proofread content, including photos and videos for LIRNEasia’s publications, reports, social media, and other communication materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency with branding guidelines. Contribute creative ideas for new content to align with organizational goals and engage target audiences.
o Media tracking and reporting: Monitor and track LIRNEasia’s media mentions and update communication monitoring databases regularly (daily/weekly). Analyze social media performance and prepare reports with insights and recommendations to improve engagement metrics.
o Event Coordination: Assist in organizing and promoting in-person and online events, webinars, workshops, and press releases. Provide logistical and vendor coordination support to ensure the smooth execution of LIRNEasia events.
o Stakeholder engagement: Support the development and maintenance of relationships with stakeholders, including media contacts, event organizers, and LIRNEasia’s research network. Coordinate with designers, printers, and other vendors to produce high-quality visual and communication assets.

Qualifications

• A diploma in communications, design, media studies, marketing, or a related field; OR a minimum of six months’ experience in a communications role, with a proven track record in content creation, social media handling, and media relations.
• Prior experience in creating content for social media platforms, including X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Experience in running successful social media campaigns is highly desirable.
• Working experience in Canva video and image editing, Microsoft Word, Excel, and WordPress.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and at least one other local language (Sinhala or Tamil); proficiency in other regional languages will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a team. Strong capacity to manage multiple tasks with short turnaround times.
• Experience in organizing and coordinating events, including liaising with stakeholders and managing logistics, will be an added advantage.

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