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Communications Officer

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Switzerland
Closing date
Dec 15, 2017

Job Details

The University of Basel has an international reputation of outstanding achievements in research and teaching. Founded in 1460, it is the oldest university in Switzerland and has a history of success going back more than 550 years.

The University's Department of Communications and Marketing is currently seeking to appoint an initiative, versatile and curious Communications Officer. The primary function of this bilingual position is to manage and develop the University's internal and external communications in English and to support the communication in German. The appointment will initially be for a three year period.

 

Your position

  • Write and distribute news releases, articles and statements for different media, in both English and German

  • Produce, source and manage content for websites and online media

  • Initiate and maintain contacts with international media representatives

  • Act as a resource person for faculty and administration, providing advice on communication issues

  • Prepare and supervise the production of print and online media

  • Develop communication strategies and participate in the implementation of communication plans

 

Your profile

  • University degree or equivalent education and experience

  • Several years of work experience in corporate communications, journalism or a related area

  • Exceptional written and spoken English and German

  • Ability to translate research findings quickly into plain language for a variety of audiences

  • Expertise in digital communications and social media

  • Experience in media relations and international media relations principles and practices

  • Ability to organize and execute several projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks within firm deadlines

 

We offer you

  • An exciting work opportunity in a small, friendly and hands-on team

  • The opportunity to work with varied and interesting content from different science fields every day

  • Openness to new approaches and ideas

 

Application / Contact

For further information, please contact Reto Caluori, Head of Communications, +41 61 207 24 95.

We look forward to receipt of your complete online application.

Company

Global Academy Jobs works with over 250 universities worldwide to promote academic mobility and international research collaboration. Global problems need international solutions. Our jobs board and emails reach the academics and researchers who can help.

"The globalisation of higher education continues apace, driving in turn the ongoing development of the global knowledge economy, striving for solutions to the world’s problems and educating a next generation of leaders and contributors."

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