Head of Embo Communications - Heidelberg, Deutschland - European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)

European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
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Heidelberg, Deutschland

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Lena Wagner

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Lena Wagner

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Head of EMBO Communications:


  • Employer
  • European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
  • Location
  • Heidelberg
  • Salary
  • Competitive
  • Closing date 24 Jun 2024
  • Discipline
Life Science
Job Type
Editor
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Fixed term
Qualification
Masters
Sector
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About the team/job
EMBO is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the life sciences in Europe and beyond.

We fund talented researchers at all career stages, facilitate scientific exchanges through high-quality academic publishing, conferences, and lectures, and foster a research environment where scientists can achieve their best work.


Our diverse international team of approximately 60 members hails from various countries, personal backgrounds, and professional fields, collaborating closely to further our mission.

EMBO is located on the international EMBL life sciences research campus in Heidelberg, Germany.


Your role


You will lead the EMBO Communications team and be responsible for the development and execution of the EMBO communications strategy.

You will work closely with the EMBO Programmes and teams, as well as EMBO Press (publishing) and EMBO Solutions (training) to advise and support them in their communications and marketing activities.

Your target audiences will include life science researchers at various career levels in Europe and beyond, as well as life science funders and policymakers.


You will report to the EMBO Director and have line management responsibility for a small professional team of writers, designers, website developers and freelancers.

We are looking for an experienced colleague who is driven, results-oriented and highly skilled at managing and driving communications-related activities and projects in an international science organization.


Your main responsibilities will be:


  • Develop and execute the communications plan for EMBO, directly managing activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization's brand;
  • Work closely with the EMBO teams to ensure visibility of EMBO Programmes and activities, as well as providing advice on communications issues;
  • Develop and implement a holistic digital communications strategy in cooperation with the Information Support & Resources team;
  • Oversee publication of the EMBO Annual Report, EMBO Encounters, The EMBO Directory and conference and workshop posters, in both hard copy and electronic formats.
  • Oversee all EMBO social media accounts and be the first point of contact for media and press engagement.
This position requires occasional travel and work outside normal working hours, including weekends.


You have

  • Proven expertise in communications and reputation management, ideally in the communications or PR department of an (international) scientific institute, scientific academy, research funder, or other scienceadjacent organization;
  • A successful track record of both leading and working in a team;
  • Proven expertise in deploying modern communications tools and strategies, including websites, blogs, podcasts, and social media;
  • Demonstrable capacity to plan, manage and execute a complex range of activities and projects to tight deadlines in a fastpaced, constantly evolving environment while keeping track of the overall picture and being able to delegate responsibilities;
  • Nativelevel written and oral English language skills.

You might also have

  • A degree in the life sciences, potentially at PhD level, and broad understanding of the field;
  • Additional language skills in German.

Why join us

  • Promote the life sciences _
At EMBO, you can contribute significantly to the advancement of life sciences in Europe and beyond. Your work will enable talented scientists to do great research and create an environment that enables their success.

  • Join a professional working environment_
EMBO values diversity and is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer. We cultivate a work environment where employees are valued and empowered to excel professionally.


Our offices are located on the EMBL campus in Heidelberg, Germany, which is home to over 1,000 employees from around the world.

The campus has an on-site nursery, subsidized canteen and cafeteria, as well as clubs for social activities and sports.

Heidelberg, with a population of around 160,000 people, is an international university city and research hub.

It is attractively located between the Rhine River and the Odenwald, a low mountain range that offers a wide range of outdoor activities.

The city has good national and international travel connections.

  • Enjoy attractive employee benefits _
EMBO provides competitive compensation and benefits suitable for an international research organization, including:

  • Competitive salary with transparent annual reviews
  • Family and child allowances
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your immediate family
  • Retirem
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