CERN Organisation Européenne pour la Recherche Nucléaire

HSE Communications Support Officer (HSE-TS-2026-153-GRAE)

📍 Geneva

Role and responsibilities

Contributing to the production of different types of content and to the choice of appropriate communications channels (written, media, web) in line with the HSE communications plan spanning all HSE domains. Collaborating with CERN services, including the audiovisual and design teams, for the development of material to support communications. Creating content and ensuring regular monitoring and updates of the HSE Department website content and proposing improvements and upgrades in collaboration with the HSE website coordinator and the HSE Groups. Producing short videos to complement written and photo-based communications. Support the writing of announcements and articles for the CERN Community Bulletin and other publications on matters relevant to HSE activities. Assist in the production of the biennial CERN sustainability report Environment chapters in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards: this includes the drafting of chapter content, developing webpages and developing communications (web and video) on relevant newsworthy projects in a timely manner.

Team / description

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!

Qualifications and Skills

  • Experience in communicating scientific and technical information in various formats and different channels (online, media, web).

  • A proven ability to research, absorb, consolidate and simplify complex information for dissemination to different audiences and contexts.

  • Knowledge of basic video production and editing (FinalCutPro, Davinci resolve, or equivalent).

  • Knowledge of Web content management (e.g. WordPress or equivalent).

  • Knowledge of producing designs and visual material (e.g. InDesign, Photoshop, Canva or equivalent).

  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, for both short- and long- content from articles and newsletters to comprehensive reports. Spoken and written French is a distinct advantage.

  • By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Communication, preferably Science Communication (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.