Junior Press Officer (IR-ECO-PRD-2025-73-GRAE)
* Full-time
Are you a creative thinker with excellent communication skills, keen to work in one of the world's largest scientific organisations?
Join the CERN Press Office team!
CERN has an opening for an Early Career (Origin) Graduate in the Press Office team, part of the Media and Digital Communications (PRD) section in the Education, Communication and Outreach (ECO) group in the International Relations (IR) sector. The Media and Digital Communications section includes the Press Office, the CERN Digital team (Social Media and the Digital Editor), and the Web team.
The CERN Press Office is the focal point for media worldwide interested in CERN. Its mission is to deliver CERN's key messages to media and manage the image and reputation of the Laboratory. The Press Office develops and implements media engagement, welcomes journalists and media representatives, prepares and distributes press releases, monitors and analyses the media coverage of the Organisation, oversees media trainings for CERN members, and deals with crisis communication within CERN.
As a junior press officer, you will:
1. Contribute to the different stages of external communication projects and campaigns, mainly press releases and media kits.
2. Contribute to the evaluation and monitoring activities related to media and external communication projects and activities, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and project reports.
3. Address journalists' requests and update the existing media database.
4. Organise press visits (individual and in groups, on-site or online) and take part in the organisation of press events and media training courses for CERN members.
5. Update the Press Office's website and provide organisational support for the Press Office activities.
6. Share resources and assist with other activities related to media and digital communication as requested.
Qualifications and experience:
* Previous experience in communication related to science, technology, industry, and knowledge or technology transfer.
* Good knowledge of the media landscape and media relations.
* Experience in event organisation, social media, preparing talking points and fact sheets, newsletter editing, content creation, evaluation and monitoring of communication plans, report writing, public relations, science communications, web development.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diplomacy.
* Teamwork skills, organisational, and planning skills.
* Proficiency in French and/or English; additional languages are an asset.
Further details on required skills and experience can be found at: CERN Opportunities
Eligibility criteria:
* Maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Communication, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields.
* Highest educational qualification is Bachelor's or Master's degree.
* Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
* Applicants without a university degree or with a PhD are not eligible.
Application deadline: 18th of May at 23:59 CET
Contract duration: 24 months, with possible extension up to 36 months.
This position involves:
* Interventions in underground installations.
* A valid driving licence.
* Work during nights, Sundays, and holidays as required.
Job reference: IR-ECO-PRD-2025-73-GRAE
Field of work: International Relations
What CERN offers:
* Monthly stipend between 5196 and 5716 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
* Coverage by CERN's health scheme and pension fund.
* Additional allowances and travel expenses as applicable.
* 30 days of paid leave per year.
* Training and language courses at CERN.
About CERN:
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