Communication Specialist Media Relations, Video and Social Media (m/f/d)

Introductory text
Are you interested in science, media and digital communication? Do you enjoy writing, think multimedially and keep an overview even in a dynamic environment? For the University Communications of ETH Zürich, we are looking for a communication-strong and digitally savvy personality starting 1 January 2027 (or by arrangement). Your focus will be on media relations; at the same time, you will support the social media team and contribute to thinking and further developing topics and content across both areas.

Tasks/Job Description
The University Communications (HK) department is responsible for the strategic communication of ETH Zürich. As a link between ETH and the public, we convey the achievements, concerns and values of the university internally and externally.

In the HK media team, you are the contact person for journalists. You coordinate media inquiries, accompany interviews and mediate as well as advise experts from ETH Zürich. For selected topics from research, teaching and the university, you take over communicative management, write media releases as well as other editorial contributions for various channels and organize media conferences. Furthermore, you assist in creating media monitoring, participate in the daily newsroom meetings and identify which stories are interesting for the media.

For our social media channels, you develop and produce posts and videos. From the idea and story development to the implementation, you prepare complex scientific and institutional content in an understandable, attractive and platform-appropriate manner. You further develop existing formats and, together with the social media team, develop new forms of storytelling. You also take on tasks in daily service and community management.

Your Profile
Completed studies, preferably in the field of communication or journalism
3 to 5 years of professional experience in journalism, university or corporate communication
Excellent editorial skills and a strong sense for relevant topics and stories
Very good knowledge of the Swiss media landscape and interest in scientific as well as university and socio-political topics
Experience with social media in a professional context and a good understanding of how content works on different platforms
Confident in conceiving and independently producing videos – from the idea through filming and editing to publication
Enjoying experimenting with new digital formats, narrative styles and forms of representation
Confident and friendly appearance on the phone, online and in direct contact with different stakeholders
Familiar with using relevant AI tools; you follow current developments and use new possibilities in a reflective and purposeful manner
Independent, structured and reliable way of working as well as strong teamwork skills
Stylistically proficient German and very good English skills

We offer
A responsible and varied activity with creative freedom at the interface of media relations and social media
The opportunity to help shape topics from the first idea to implementation on different channels
A dedicated, collegial and helpful team in the exciting context of research and teaching
A diverse environment at an internationally renowned university
An attractive workplace in the center of Zürich
Family-friendly working conditions
Attractive offers and discounts as well as opportunities for personal and professional development

Curious? So are we.
We look forward to your online application with the following documents:

Cover letter
A short video (max. 90 sec) in which you introduce yourself and explain your motivation for the position
CV
Work references and diplomas

We would like to get to know you better and therefore ask you for a short video of a maximum of 90 seconds. Please upload the video to a platform of your choice (Dropbox, YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.) and insert the corresponding URL link into your cover letter.

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or by post will not be considered.

Further information about University Communications can be found on our website. For inquiries, Dr. Nicole Kasielke is available via email at nicole.kasielke@hk.ethz.ch (no application documents).

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