Job Title:
Public Relations Specialist
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About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Public Relations Specialist to join our team. As a Press Officer, you will play a pivotal role in promoting scientific research and achievements to the media and the public.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement media strategies to effectively communicate scientific research and activities to diverse audiences.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent messaging across all communications channels.
* Cultivate relationships with key media contacts and stakeholders to foster positive connections and maximize coverage opportunities.
* Serve as a liaison between CERN's researchers and experts, responding to inquiries and facilitating interviews with journalists.
* Draft and distribute press releases, briefing notes, statements, and other materials highlighting CERN's scientific and other achievements.
* Organize press conferences, briefings, and media visits and events to showcase key research findings and promote public engagement with science.
* Monitor and evaluate digital activities of the Press Office to assess impact.
Requirements:
We are looking for a candidate with a Master's degree or equivalent experience in the field of Sciences or Communications. Proven experience in science communication, public relations, or journalism is essential.
The ideal candidate should have excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging content for non-expert audiences. Familiarity with media relations tools and platforms for maximizing outreach and engagement is also required.
Technical Competencies:
* Media relations: act as a liaison between our organization and journalists, responding to their inquiries and facilitating interviews with researchers and experts.
* Event organisation and management of press conferences, briefings, media visits and events.
* Drafting and writing of official documents: press releases, briefing notes, statements and other materials highlighting our organization's scientific achievements in addition to daily correspondence with journalists.
* Science communications: passion for science, curiosity about new discoveries, and a commitment to promoting scientific literacy and understanding.
Behavioural Competencies:
* Achieving results: Has a structured and organized approach towards work; is able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind; delivers high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations.
* Communicating effectively: Delivers presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusts style and content to the audience; responds calmly and confidently to questions.
* Working in teams: Builds and maintains constructive and effective work relationships; works well in groups and readily fits into a team.
* Working in the Interest of the Organization: Accepts and complies with strategy and directions from hierarchy; behaves consistently with our values and goals.
* Demonstrating flexibility: Is willing to work on different projects simultaneously; adapts quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
Language Skills:
Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts.