Communications Officer - Heidelberg, Deutschland - European Molecular Biology Laboratory

European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Heidelberg, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Communication

EMBL Heidelberg

EMBL is Europe's life sciences laboratory - an intergovernmental organisation with more than 110 independent research groups and service teams covering the spectrum of molecular biology.

It operates across six sites in Heidelberg (headquarters), Barcelona, Cambridge, Grenoble, Hamburg and Rome.

Our mission is to perform basic research in molecular biology; train scientists, students and visitors at all levels; offer vital services to scientists in the public and private sectors within the member states; develop new instruments and methods; and engage actively in technology transfer.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Spanish-speaking Communications Officer to support communications for our research site in Barcelona and our wider activities in Spain for a period of six months.

Your role

A self-starter and comfortable working autonomously, you will play an important role in engaging stakeholders, partners and the public with the fascinating research, technology development, training and multinational services carried out at EMBL.

The position is based at EMBL's headquarter in Heidelberg, Germany, and you will work closely with colleagues at EMBL Barcelona and across all of EMBL's six sites.

You will be a member of the EMBL-wide Communications Department reporting directly to the Engagement Lead in Heidelberg.

You will have responsibility for a full range of internal and external communications and stakeholder support functions in relation to our Barcelona site, Spain and, as a member of the wider Communications Department, globally.

We are an international, friendly and supportive team, with ties to scientists and professionals throughout European and global life sciences and supportive technologies.

Responsibilities include:

Establishing and maintaining active and effective relations with science journalists, science communications professionals, and local communication partners in Spain
Identifying and producing high quality content for multiple channels (media, social media and internal communications)
Writing and editing content in English, Spanish and Catalan
Organising interviews and media visits, and briefing and training spokespeople
Monitoring and evaluating the impact of EMBL's media work in collaboration with the EMBL Press Officer
Ensuring flow of information between the Communications team based at all sites and EMBL Barcelona
Acting as contact on communications and engagement matters for relevant head office units, including, but not limited to International Relations, schools education, Resource Development Alumni Relations and EDI office.

Closing date: 7 May 2023

Contract duration: 6 months

Grading: 5

Reference number:
HD02404

You have

An excellent command of spoken and written English and Spanish
Several years of experience in a communications and/or mediarelations role, ideally in a sciencebased environment at international level
A proactive, open and professional attitude
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills to manage conflicting priorities
Able to work independently as well as in the context of a team
A passion for science and the ability to communicate confidently and clearly about complex scientific issues

You might also have

Experience in working with social media and organizing various types of outreach events is advantageous
Knowledge of other languages besides Spanish and English, particularly Catalan, German or French, is advantageous
Experience working in an international environment is an asset
An ability to travel occasionally to other EMBL sites and to Spain

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international.

As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches.

We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

EMBL offers attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and family-friendly working environment.

Competitive salary and social security benefits, financial support for relocation, a relaxed culture, professional development, an on-site nursery, canteen and other staff facilities make EMBL a great place to work.

What else you need to know

We are Europe's flagship research laboratory for the life sciences - an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science.

We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1900 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Greno