Posted Date:
May 5, 2026
Apply By:
May 22, 2026
Communications and Public Relations Officer
Position: Communications and Public Relations Officer
Base: Myanmar (preferably based in Yangon)
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Report to: Assistant Manager & Director of Communications
Start Date: June 16, 2026
Compensation: Based on experience
1. DESCRIPTION OF PARAMI UNIVERSITY
Parami University is a private, non-profit, online, synchronous higher education institution licensed by the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) in the United States. It began as a liberal arts initiative in 2017 and later expanded to offer fully synchronous dual associate and bachelor’s degree programs in collaboration with Bard College. We are currently recruiting a Communications and Public Relations Officer to lead cross-departmental coordination, oversee the institution’s website and social media platforms, and support external and internal communications.
2. JOB SUMMARY
The Communications and Public Relations Officer supports the PR & Communications team by producing visual content, covering events, and coordinating across units. Working under the Assistant Manager's direction, this officer attends and documents institutional events and student activities, produces light design and video assets, and conducts monthly check-ins with all units to plan and gather content needs in advance. This officer also works closely with the Assistant Manager and unit team members on communications for institutional events and student activities, contributing to planning and execution.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Burmese
1–2 years of relevant professional experience preferred
Strong understanding of all major social media platforms and digital communication trends
Photography skills, with confidence in attending and capturing institutional events and activities
Basic video editing skills using CapCut or similar editing software
Basic graphic design skills using Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite
Strong writing ability, with the capacity to produce clear event write-ups, announcements, and communication materials with minimal supervision
Highly organized with strong follow-through; able to coordinate effectively with multiple units and consistently meet deadlines
Proactive and forward-thinking, with the initiative to anticipate needs and plan ahead
Willingness to work outside standard office hours and on weekends when required
Ability to work independently, manage urgent tasks, and perform well under pressure
Strong and stable internet connection at home
Commitment to Parami University’s institutional values and a positive contribution to team culture
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Production
Attend institutional events (in-person) and online sessions to shoot photo and video content
Write post-event articles and summaries from events and sessions attended, including those outside standard office hours
Write Admissions-related content, such as event promotions and registration announcements, based on direction from the Assistant Manager
Edit and produce video content
Produce light design assets using Canva for routine communications needs, passing complex requests to the Senior Visual Designer
Cross-Unit Coordination
Conduct monthly check-ins with all units across the institution to gather upcoming updates, events, and content needs
Maintain a forward-looking content tracker and flag gaps or conflicts to the Assistant Manager in advance
Follow up with units to ensure the timely delivery of materials needed for communications
Events & Activities Support
Work with the Assistant Manager and Digital Media Officer to plan and execute communications and campaigns for institutional events and student activities
Attend, shoot, and document institutional events and student activities
Website & Social Media Pages Monitoring
Monitor website and social media pages to ensure all content is up to date.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit the following materials in a single PDF file to the Human Resources Department (hr@parami.edu.mm):
Single-page cover letter
CV;
Contact information of three professional references (phone numbers and emails).
Please submit before May 22, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Parami University is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

