Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Communication Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in content writing, project management, and press relations.
Key Responsibilities
* Content Writing and Editing:
o Write engaging content around complex scientific or technical topics for various communication channels.
o Ensure the dissemination of content across all channels, leveraging a national and international network of partners.
o Proofread and edit texts for colleagues and teams in English, French, and German.
o Identify communication opportunities to feed the content strategy.
* Project Management:
o Manage multiple communication projects from planning to delivery and dissemination.
o Propose new projects to convey messages in an interactive and sustainable way.
* Press Relations:
o Develop our PR strategy with a focus on Romandie and Swiss German media.
o Liaise with political affairs.
* Social Media Management:
o Craft or proofread engaging campaigns around specific topics.
o Feed our social media channels to grow our follower base.
Requirements
* Experience:
o 7 years minimum in a similar Communication position.
o Experience in an educational/academic/life science or healthcare environment is a strong asset.
o Knowledge of the Swiss ecosystem in our field.
* Education:
o University degree in Biology or a related field of the life sciences (BSc, MSc or PhD), or alternatively, 5 years of experience in the life science communication field.
o Degree in Communications or Journalism is an asset.
* Technical Skills:
o Excellent writing and editing skills.
o Outstanding organizational and project management skills.
o Command of MS office tools (Word, Excel, PPT).
o Fluent in English and French (oral and written), German is an asset.
* Soft Skills:
o Enthusiastic and curious.
o At ease in a fast-paced environment.
o Capacity to convey ideas in written and orally.
o Self-driven and creative.
o Excellent attention to detail.
o Capacity to think visually.
o Good interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Work Location
Lausanne, Basel, or Zurich