Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator - Parsons Paris

CDI full time / Junior position / 35-40K gross per year

Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of integrated communication strategies across digital, print, and event-based platforms. This hands‑on role produces engaging content, manages social media, oversees print and advertising projects, and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders in Paris and the New York Marketing & Communication team.

The position requires strong project management skills, creativity, and the ability to work across multiple channels and timelines. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/French), highly organized, and comfortable leveraging print, social, digital media channels, as well as AI tools to enhance communication impact and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities: Content Creation & Digital Communication

• Produce and manage high‑quality content for websites, newsletters, social media, and institutional communications.
• Maintain a cohesive editorial calendar aligned with academic cycles, admissions, and student events.
• Develop storytelling content highlighting student, faculty, and alumni achievements.
• Leverage technology and AI tools to optimize content production, audience targeting, and performance tracking.

Social Media Management

• Manage and grow institutional social media channels with a strong focus on engagement and visibility.
• Develop dynamic content strategies, particularly for platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube showcasing:
• Program events, awards, collaborations
• Student and alumni success stories
• Collaborate with students to co‑create content (e.g., program posters, testimonials, creative assets).

Print Materials & Publications

• Coordinate production of print materials in collaboration with faculty, staff, and departments in Paris and New York.
• Viewbooks & institutional materials: oversee content accuracy, technical specifications, images, and deadlines.
• Program postcards: manage annual updates, production, and distribution for five programs aligned with admissions cycles and recruitment events.
• ReD Magazine: liaise with Admissions, faculty, alumni, and NY teams to develop content from brief to final print.

Paid Advertising & Campaigns

• Coordinate development and execution of paid advertising campaigns.
• Program ads and landing pages (graduate and undergraduate).
• External platforms (e.g., Fashionista, StudyPortals).
• Manage content, visuals, technical requirements, and stakeholder coordination.
• Review advertising contracts and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
• Liaise with Marketing & Communications (M&C) in New York to analyze metrics and optimize effectiveness.

Web Content & Page Management

• Coordinate updates and launches of Parsons Paris web pages with regular updates to:
• Program and academic pages (e.g., minors across departments).
• Admission‑related content.
• Specific event content, like Open House.
• Student Success portals.
• Work closely with Admissions, Student Success, faculty and M&C in NY on structure, links, and content.
• Track and analyze page performance metrics in collaboration with NY M&C.

Project & Event Communication

• Lead communication efforts for school and program‑related events from planning to post‑event coverage.
• Develop promotional materials and ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Support innovative formats such as virtual discovery sessions, course highlights, and studio showcases.

Stakeholder & International Liaison

• Serve as a central communication point between:
• Internal departments (faculty, admissions, student success & administration).
• External advertising partners and vendors.
• New York Marketing & Communications team.
• Ensure alignment on branding, messaging, timelines, and deliverables across all projects.

Committee Involvement

• Act as an active member of the Gallery Committee.
• Contribute to communication, promotion, and visibility of gallery programming and events.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital communications, content creation, copywriting skills, and knowledge of software tools such as Figma for design, Adobe Premiere for video, Illustrator and Photoshop for print.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably French.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience in project coordination that requires working with multiple stakeholders and international teams.
• Familiarity with advanced technology and AI tools for content and communication optimization.

Preferred

• Experience in education, arts or cultural institutions.
• Knowledge of print production processes.
• Experience with analytics and performance tracking.

Start date: Between August 17 and September 1, 2026

Applicants should email their résumé + cover letter to

Candidates must already hold valid long‑term residency and work authorization for full‑time employment in France. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.