Junior Marketing Communications Officer (IPT-KT-MC-2026-148-GRAE)

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Company Description Job Description CERN's Knowledge Transfer Group ( KT ), part of the Industry, Procurement and Knowledge Transfer Department (IPT), is looking for a Junior Marketing Communications Officer to join its Marketing, Communications and Impact Section. Your responsibilities Contribute to the development and maintenance of the CERN KT marketing and communications strategy, geared towards industry and external/internal stakeholders. Contribute to the evaluation and monitoring of the CERN KT marketing and communications activities, including monthly, quarterly, and project reports. Keep abreast of the latest technologies to support efficient marcomms delivery. Share resources and assist with other communication and marketing activities in the wider IPT Department, including work on annual reports. Create and update communication and marketing material: presentations, websites (WordPress), newsletters, posters, social media campaigns (LinkedIn), brochures, audio-visual material, editing, and proof-reading. Science and technology writing (news items, articles). Events and website support. Collect technical information on CERN technology projects, and on the KT Group activities, e.g.: patents, licensing, links with industry, entrepreneurial support, startups related to CERN technology, and CERN technology R&D. Simultaneously manage several projects with different timelines. Your profile The following experience would be beneficial: Experience in content creation (e.g. web articles). Experience using LinkedIn for social media campaigns. Experience in graphic design using Canva or a related tool. Experience in producing multimedia materials (e.g. short videos). Experience using WordPress. Skills Content creation (writing, presentations, audiovisual and marketing material production) (e.g. this report ) Developing marketing communication plans. Social media (e.g. LinkedIn ). Event organisation. Public relations. 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 Communication, Marketing, Social Science (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: 23.06.2026 at 23:59 CEST. Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week Job flexibility: Hybrid Target start date: 01-October-2026 (or earlier) Job reference: IPT-KT-MC-2026-148-GRAE Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement) Benchmark job: 5B0170 - Communications/Public Relations/External Relations Support Officer Global Benefits A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) 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. Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible! 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. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART! More information about us, here: careers.cern