EPFL, the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 worldwide in numerous academic rankings. EPFL has more than 6,500 staff members who bring to life the School’s three main missions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of over 17,000 people, including nearly 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different nationalities.
Communications Manager
Mission
The Swiss Plasma Center on the EPFL campus is one of the world leaders in fusion research, a field with the potential to provide an abundant, safe and environmentally friendly energy source. Through a rich research programme, we strive to deepen our understanding of plasma physics and propel fusion to the heart of the energy transition.
We are looking for a communications manager who can manage and develop the internal and external communication of our Centre. This person will oversee all communication channels and actively contribute to the organisation’s vision and image with an autonomous role that has a strong strategic and editorial component.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Leads the centre’s communication in collaboration with the SPC management - Defines the communication strategy and implements it through concrete actions - Ensures editorial production and scientific popularisation (articles, news, content) - Manages and publishes the internal newsletter - Writes and distributes press releases, maintains relationships with journalists - Creates content for social media and the web - Manages the centre’s visual identity and graphic charter - Participates in organising internal and external events - Acts as the contact person with Mediacom, EPFL’s central communication unit - Checks the administrative compliance of scientific publications
Profile
- You hold a university degree, or equivalent - You have at least 5 years’ experience in journalism, institutional communication and/or public and media relations - You are passionate about research and scientific development as well as communication in this field - You are proficient in managing social media and digital tools - You have excellent writing skills and are confident in oral communication, both in French and English - You are creative, dynamic and autonomous - You are interested in scientific issues and open to multicultural environments
We offer
- A modern and stimulating working environment based on the EPFL campus in Lausanne - A varied job in a dynamic and multicultural research laboratory - The opportunity to actively contribute to the reputation of an internationally renowned centre - Opportunities for continuing education - A respectful, inclusive workspace offering equal opportunities for all - Flexible working arrangements - Childcare facilities on campus
Information
- Starting date: To be agreed - Minimum workload: 80% - Maximum workload: 100% - Contract type: Fixed-term - Duration: One-year contract, renewable, minimum desired 3 years
Reference: For further information, please contact Mr Patrick Blanchard by email at patrick.blanchard@epfl.ch
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Communications Manager
Mission
The Swiss Plasma Center on the EPFL campus is one of the world leaders in fusion research, a field with the potential to provide an abundant, safe and environmentally friendly energy source. Through a rich research programme, we strive to deepen our understanding of plasma physics and propel fusion to the heart of the energy transition.
We are looking for a communications manager who can manage and develop the internal and external communication of our Centre. This person will oversee all communication channels and actively contribute to the organisation’s vision and image with an autonomous role that has a strong strategic and editorial component.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Leads the centre’s communication in collaboration with the SPC management - Defines the communication strategy and implements it through concrete actions - Ensures editorial production and scientific popularisation (articles, news, content) - Manages and publishes the internal newsletter - Writes and distributes press releases, maintains relationships with journalists - Creates content for social media and the web - Manages the centre’s visual identity and graphic charter - Participates in organising internal and external events - Acts as the contact person with Mediacom, EPFL’s central communication unit - Checks the administrative compliance of scientific publications
Profile
- You hold a university degree, or equivalent - You have at least 5 years’ experience in journalism, institutional communication and/or public and media relations - You are passionate about research and scientific development as well as communication in this field - You are proficient in managing social media and digital tools - You have excellent writing skills and are confident in oral communication, both in French and English - You are creative, dynamic and autonomous - You are interested in scientific issues and open to multicultural environments
We offer
- A modern and stimulating working environment based on the EPFL campus in Lausanne - A varied job in a dynamic and multicultural research laboratory - The opportunity to actively contribute to the reputation of an internationally renowned centre - Opportunities for continuing education - A respectful, inclusive workspace offering equal opportunities for all - Flexible working arrangements - Childcare facilities on campus
Information
- Starting date: To be agreed - Minimum workload: 80% - Maximum workload: 100% - Contract type: Fixed-term - Duration: One-year contract, renewable, minimum desired 3 years
Reference: For further information, please contact Mr Patrick Blanchard by email at patrick.blanchard@epfl.ch
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Communications Manager Arbeitgeber: EPFL
Die EPFL ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine inspirierende und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung bietet, in der die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung gefördert wird. Mit einem internationalen Team und einem Fokus auf operative Exzellenz haben Mitarbeiter die Möglichkeit, ihre Fähigkeiten in einem dynamischen Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln und an qualitativ hochwertigen Weiterbildungsprogrammen teilzunehmen. Die Lage in der malerischen Umgebung der Schweiz trägt zusätzlich zu einem ausgewogenen Arbeitsleben bei.
