Communications & Social Media Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the Library’s social media channels, particularly YouTube, X/Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Creating and publishing content related to events, anniversaries, publications, projects, and other Library activities.
• Copywriting: writing engaging captions and social media content.
• Community management and audience engagement.
• Editing and updating the Library’s website, including work with Czech content and selected English-language content.
• Preparing graphic materials and creative assets.
• Monitoring media coverage and tracking media outputs.
• Providing communication support, as needed, to the Friends of the Václav Havel Library Circle and the Havel Channel project.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the Library’s PR strategy.
• Drafting and editing press releases, news updates, announcements, and media materials.
• Editing printed and digital monthly programmes.
• Promoting Library events to media outlets, information platforms, and relevant partners.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in PR, communications, editorial work, social media management, or content marketing.
• Is an excellent writer in Czech with a strong sense of language, tone, and context.
• Can produce a variety of communication formats, including press releases, website articles, invitations, programme descriptions, and social media posts.
• Is familiar with the cultural, civic, media, or public affairs environment.
• Understands the differences between communication for media, websites, social media, and print publications.
• Is independent, detail-oriented, reliable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Can manage multiple projects simultaneously and organize their work effectively.
• Has practical experience with social media platforms and basic content management tools.
• Is willing to attend selected Library events when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a cultural, educational, non-profit, media, or public institution.
• Experience promoting cultural or public events.
• Media contacts or experience working with journalists.
• Experience with website content management systems (CMS).
• Experience with newsletters, email campaigns, or event invitations.
• Basic knowledge of tools such as Canva.
• English proficiency sufficient for working with source materials, drafting short texts, and performing basic language checks.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work for an institution dedicated to preserving Václav Havel’s legacy and contributing to thoughtful public debate.
• A diverse combination of PR, editorial, media, and digital communications work.
• The opportunity to be involved in inspiring debates, cultural events, educational projects, and important public issues.
• Collaboration with professionals working in culture, history, education, and civic engagement.
• A part-time position of approximately 0.5 FTE (or as agreed).
• An office located in the heart of Prague.
• A working environment that values initiative, creativity, and thoughtful communication.

Location

Prague 1 – Václav Havel Library, with partial flexibility depending on mutual agreement and the nature of the work.

How to Apply

If this opportunity interests you, please send us your CV together with a brief statement explaining why you would like to work for the Václav Havel Library.

Applications should be sent to:

kariera@vaclavhavel.cz