ETH Zürich

Communication Specialist

📍 Zurich

Role and responsibilities

You will be responsible for the overall planning, organization, and strengthening of the communication and outreach activities. Key responsibilities include: Coordination, layout design, and copy-editing of media information, research briefs, reports and further communications material; Communicating teaching programs and engaging with donors; Implementing and further developing the digital strategy of existing websites, newsletters, and social media, including producing text and visual content; Support with NADEL's podcast, video series, and annual panel; Planning, organizing and managing events; Helping to grow our network.

Team / description

NADEL offers various educational programs and events for ETH students, professionals, and the Swiss public on global cooperation and sustainable development. NADEL works closely with various Swiss organisations within the field of global sustainable development. ETH4D is an ETH-wide initiative of over 60 research groups from engineering, natural sciences to social sciences, which develop innovations that address global challenges and foster teaching collaborations in engineering and natural sciences with universities on the African continent.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Degree in communication, journalism, media studies, public relations or a related field

  • At least 2 years of work experience in communications or public relations

  • Proven experience in content creation, digital communication and social media (LinkedIn, Instagram)

  • Strong writing and editing skills in English (German and French is a plus)

  • Proven ability to handle a number of different tasks with tight deadlines

  • Proactive, organized, and able to work independently

  • Skills in graphic design, video/visual content creation is a plus

  • Familiarity with the international cooperation sector is a plus

  • Work experience in academic environment is a plus