Cern Courier Editor - Geneve, Schweiz - CERN

CERN

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Geneve, Schweiz

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

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Beschreibung

Company Description

Job Description:

Introduction
Do you have a desire to work in a unique international environment communicating the latest progress in particle physics?

You will join the International Relations Sector (IR), Education, Communications and Outreach Group (ECO) that is responsible for generating public engagement with CERN's activities and with fundamental research, fostering community-building and raising awareness of CERN's societal impact.

The group is composed of professionals covering all its activities:

writers, media officers, graphic and web designers, social media specialists, education specialists, exhibition developers, photographers and video editors, as well as event organizers.

CERN Courier is the international magazine for high-energy physics, established in 1959, with an estimated 100,000 readers of its print and online versions worldwide.

Published six times per year, the magazine also has a regularly updated website, social media channels, webinars and supplementary "In focus" editions.

Functions

As an editor of the Courier, you will:

Work closely with the editor-in-chief to produce the CERN Courier and develop its strategic direction;
Liaise with the CERN and global highenergy physics communities to keep the magazine at the forefront of experimental and theoretical particle physics, astroparticle physics, cosmology and gravitationalwave research;
Commission and edit expertauthored feature articles;
Write news, features and other articles;
Carry out picture research, fact check, proofread;
Work daily and remotely with the Courier's publishing partner;
Contribute to projects and work with teams across the CERN-IRECO group;
Supervise and mentor junior members of the team.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Essential:

Proven experience in an editorial / communications role;
Experience in managing multiple tasks and meeting strict deadlines.

Desirable:

Proven editorial experience on a science magazine;
Experience of managing social media channels;
Graphics/design & web development skills.

Technical competencies:

Strategic communications planning
Stakeholder relationship management
Text editing and proofreading
Internal communications
Social media

Behavioural competencies:

Demonstrating Accountability: taking responsibility for own actions and decisions Working conscientiously and reliably; delivering on promises
Managing Self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting Maintaining a positive outlook even in difficult situations; demonstrating resilience and persistence in response to setbacks and adversity Taking initiative beyond regular tasks and making things happen
Communicating Effectively: successfully changing other people's opinions by persuasive arguments Utilising effective negotiation techniques to achieve longterm results acceptable to all parties involved
Solving Problems: recognizing what is essential; discriminating between important and peripheral information and being able to see the whole picture Seeking and integrating other points of view when tackling an issue; consulting experts in the field and undertaking benchmarking

Language skills:

Exceptional written and spoken English; ability to understand and speak French or a willingness to acquire such skills quickly.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

Employment Conditions
Job grade: 6-7

Job reference:
IR-ECO-CE LD

Benchmark Job Title:
Communications/Public Relations /External Relations Professional