Junior Communication Officer

Job Description

You will join the Accelerator and Technology Sector (ATS) which comprises four departments -Beams, Engineering, Accelerator Systems, and Technology - responsible for the Sector's main technical activities.

Within the ATS Directorate Office (ATS-DO), you will join the ATS Project Office, contributing to the communication, dissemination, and outreach activities of the European project EPITA as well as other strategic projects and studies coordinated by ATS.

In this role, you will help promote project achievements to a broad range of stakeholders, including project partners, funding bodies, the scientific community, and the public.

Your responsibilities:

• Contribute to the implementation and delivery of the EPITA communication and dissemination strategy.
• Manage and regularly update the project website (WordPress), including the homepage and the "Latest News" section.
• Draft and publish news articles highlighting project milestones, achievements, and activities.
• Create engaging communication content, including newsletters, feature articles, social media posts, and audiovisual material.
• Support and maintain the project's presence across digital communication channels, including LinkedIn, YouTube, and other relevant platforms.
• Produce, collect, and edit photographs and video content showcasing project activities and results.
• Design infographics and visual communication materials or coordinate their development with CERN's graphic design service and external providers.
• Participate in annual project meetings, work package meetings, and other key events, presenting communication-related activities and results when required.
• Contribute to outreach initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and visibility of the project's objectives and achievements.
• Attend regular communication coordination meetings within ATS-DO.
• In close collaboration with another Graduate in the team, contribute to communication, dissemination, and outreach activities for other major CERN projects and studies managed by the ATS Project Office, according to priorities and operational needs.

Your profile:

• Experience in communication related to science, technology and innovation.
• Experience with WordPress would be an advantage.

Skills:

• Experience of audiovisual software/tools, e.g. CapCut would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Canva would be an advantage.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Science Journalism, Communication/Media Production (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
• Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Job closing date: 30.11.2026 at 23:59 CET.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Target start date: 01-February-2027

Job reference: ATS-DO-2026-252-GRAE

Field of work: Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Benchmark job: 5B0170 - Communications/Public Relations/External Relations Support Officer

Global Benefits

• A monthly net stipend of either 5266 or 5793 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

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Compensation: 5266 to 5793 (CHF) (MONTHLY)