Join the BRT - Hiring Digital Media Specialist
Employer: BioResources & Technology (BRT), Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU)
Contract: 3-month initial trial period, renewable annually
Location: In person, Prague, Czech Republic
Languages: English (additional languages are an advantage)
Workload: Four days per week, in-person
About Us
The BioResources & Technology (BRT) division at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (CZU Prague) is a dynamic research team working on renewable energy, bioeconomy, and environmental innovation. BRT leads and contributes to multiple international projects and initiatives, communicating science across diverse audiences through engaging stories, visuals, and events.
Position Summary
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Media Specialist with strong writing, video editing and visual design skills to support the communication activities of the BRT team and its international projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys transforming scientific and sustainability topics into engaging, visually appealing content, including short videos and reels, graphics, event materials, and online updates.
Main Responsibilities
- Produce and edit short videos, reels, and multimedia content for social media and websites.
- Create visual materials such as banners, infographics, templates, and event graphics.
- Translate team activities, project events, and field visits into engaging news stories or social media posts, based on shared materials, email summaries, or short interviews with team members, etc.
- Contribute to news articles, website updates, and communication outputs.
- Manage and maintain project websites and social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.).
- Support the organization and promotion of events, workshops, and conferences.
- Ensure consistency with BRT’s visual identity and project branding.
Requirements
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Proven experience or strong skills in video editing (e.g., Filmora, Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or similar).
- Proficiency in graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent), with the ability to effectively integrate AI-assisted tools into visual content creation and workflow optimisation.
- Strong sense of visual storytelling, layout, and aesthetics.
- Familiarity with managing content for websites and social media.
- Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities, with strong time management and attention to detail.
What We Offer
- Part-time position in an international and creative research environment, with a flexible schedule of three to four working days per week (negotiable).
- Opportunity to develop a strong visual and multimedia portfolio.
- Hands-on experience in communicating Horizon Europe and international development projects focused on research and innovation.
- A supportive and collaborative team at CZU’s green and vibrant campus.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following required documents:
- CV – highlighting relevant experience and skills, with an emphasis on programs and tools used for communication, design, and video editing.
- Short motivation letter (maximum 1 page, sent in PDF format) – explaining your interest in the position and how your background aligns with the role.
- Visual portfolio – this is the key requirement of the application. Please include samples of your video editing, graphic design, other communication work that demonstrate your creativity and technical ability.
- Please send all required materials to hammond@ftz.czu.cz and cc gulak@ftz.czu.cz. Subject line: Application – BRT Digital Media Specialist
Application deadline: November 12, 2025
Remuneration
The starting full-time salary for this position is 30,000 CZK per month. The final remuneration will be proportional to the agreed part-time workload (4 days per week). Future salary adjustments may be considered based on individual performance over time.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.