MDPI is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Campaign Manager to join our Corporate Marketing and Communications team. This role will play a key part in planning, managing, and delivering impactful, time-sensitive corporate campaigns that reflect MDPI’s mission and brand within publishing. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Campaign Manager will coordinate closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality communications across multiple platforms, supporting campaigns such as International Women’s Day (IWD), Impact Month, Peer Review Week, Open Access Week, the Annual Achievements Report, and additional milestone initiatives as they occur.
As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on-site.
Tasks & Responsibilities
1. Campaign Planning & Execution
2. Lead or support the development and execution of MDPI’s corporate campaigns from concept to delivery.
3. Develop timelines, project plans, working groups, and creative briefs for each campaign.
4. Coordinate messaging, deliverables, and content creation with Communications, Design, Social Media, Internal Comms, and other relevant teams.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration
6. Liaise with internal departments and stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment with campaign objectives.
7. Act as a point of contact for campaign execution, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
8. Content Development & Support
9. Draft, edit, and support the creation of campaign materials (news and announcements, email, landing pages, internal announcements, etc.).
10. Ensure brand consistency and alignment with MDPI tone and communication guidelines.
11. Measurement & Reporting
12. Track campaign metrics and assist with post-campaign reports and insights.
13. Recommend optimizations and improvements for future campaign planning.
Key Campaigns
14. International Women’s Day (IWD)
15. Impact Factor Month
16. Peer Review Week
17. Open Access Week
18. Annual Achievements Report
19. Additional milestone campaigns MDPI 30-year Anniversary, 500 Journals, etc.)
20. Additional awareness, reputation-building, or internal culture campaigns as required
Requirements
21. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
22. 2-4 years experience in campaign coordination, project management, and marketing communications
23. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
24. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
25. Collaborative mindset and a proactive attitude
26. Culturally sensitivity
27. Experience in academic publishing, higher education, or science communication is a plus
28. Familiarity with project management tools, content scheduling, or analytics platforms is a bonus
What we offer
29. The opportunity to contribute to the academic/scientific community;
30. Flexible working hours;
31. Team bond strengthening through team-building events;
32. Professional growth opportunities with our global training system;
33. Working in a collaborative, diverse, and socially responsible team;
34. Company retreat facility;
35. Full-coverage insurance for accidents/daily sickness;
36. Prime location near Basel train station and city center;
37. And more