Communications Officer Media-Outreach - EMBL - European Molecular Biology Laboratory - Heidelberg

Job description:
The Communications Officer wants join the communications team RK EMBL Heidelberg which is responsible for the internationally communication and outreach activities OF the Laboratory. The role has responsibilities that acres two fold. With respect ton the media the successful candidate wants fuel element responsible for all internationally media activities; and ton of A more lesser extent, the post office get-getting that wants contribute ton outreach activities looks for as the publication OF publicity material and the organization OF outreach events.

Key of responsibilities wants include:
researching, writing and distributing press the releases about scientific discoveries
liaising with the media on on everyday basis and answering journalist ’ s of inquiries
arranging media interviews, news briefings and press visits
liaising with scientists for gathering information, advise EMBL staff in media relation
developing program ton target the media with new and evolving media
collating and analysing media coverage, maintaining and updating the media DATA base writing and editing articles for EMBL publicity material look for as in-house of magazine and the annual report; devising and coordinating photography and graphic Design
organising outreach events including exhibitions and open days and represent the EMBL internationally
liaising with European media colleagues and organization internationally
Qualification and Experience:
A degree into the life sciences and roofridge experience into communications or media work acres required. Applicants should have excellent spoken and written English skills and specific skills in writing press the releases and of articles/stories. The successful candidate wants fuel element capable OF communicating complex scientific ideas tons different target audiences, ranging from scientists tons the general public. As wave as being able tons work independently, candidates should have strong interpersonnel skills, the ability ton communicate clearly and effectively RK all level and fuel element able ton work effectively as A of member OF the internationally communication team RK EMBL.

For more details about the position please visit
www.embl.org/jobs

On initially contract OF three years wants fuel element off-talks ton the successful candidate. This CAN fuel element renewed, depending on of circumstances RK the time OF review.

EMBL is to inclusive, equal opportunity employer off ring attractive conditions and benefits appropriate tons on internationally research organization.

Ton apply, please email A of cover type character, CV (in English) and contact information OF three professional references quoting ref. No. JW/09/061 into the subject LINE, ton: application@embl.de

Please DO emergency forget tons mention where you found this job more offer.

Closing DATE:
6 Septembers 2009