PR & External Communications Specialist

About High Tech Academy

High Tech Academy (HTA) is an innovative trilingual school in Almaty. We create a modern learning environment where students learn to think independently, collaborate, ask meaningful questions, and solve real-world challenges.

We are looking for a PR & External Communications Specialist who will help shape how HTA is represented in the external information space.

The main focus of the position is public relations, external communications, media relations, reputation, and storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, bloggers, and external partners.
• Identify strong stories and newsworthy topics related to the school, students, teachers, and educational projects.
• Prepare press releases, articles, interviews, comments, and other external communication materials.
• Coordinate interviews, media visits, photo/video shoots, and external publications.
• Support consistent messaging and tone of voice across external communications.
• Provide communication support for key school projects, events, and initiatives.
• Monitor media coverage, mentions, and the external information environment.
• Work closely with internal teams to identify stories and topics that are relevant to external audiences.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in PR, external communications, corporate communications, or media relations.
• Proven experience working with journalists and media.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience preparing press releases, interviews, articles, and other PR materials.
• Ability to identify newsworthy stories and turn them into meaningful external communications.
• English at Upper-Intermediate level or above.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of reputation management and brand communications.
• High level of independence, initiative, and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• A five-day working week and official employment.
• Three meals per day provided by the employer.
• Corporate transportation.
• Access to the fitness and sports facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A meaningful role in shaping the external image and reputation of an innovative school.