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Job Description
About the position
We are seeking a proactive and strategic minded Communication Officer to lead our communication efforts and contribute to the strategic development of SIOS. This role includes the editorial leadership for our annual report on the State of Environmental Research in Svalbard (SESS report). The Communication Officer will also contribute to the preparation and management of externally funded projects and will assist in representing SIOS in international scientific programmes and initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Strategic communication: Update and implement SIOS' overall communication strategy and plans; take responsibility for all internal and external communication.
- Content production: Produce high-quality content for the website, newsletters and social media platforms, including web development regarding structure and content.
- Editorial work: Serve as editor for the SESS report, including the management of the editorial board.
- Event coordination: Contribute to the organisation of workshops, trainings, webinars, meetings, and conferences.
- Mentorship: Act as mentor for Early Career Researchers and support their involvement in communication and editorial work.
Requirements
- You have a strong background in strategic communication, preferably within academia or research infrastructures.
- You possess excellent writing skills with the ability to explain complex scientific concepts to a general audience.
- You have experience with graphic design software and digital content tools.
- You are familiar with analytics tools for websites and social media statistics.
- You are proficient in both written and oral English.
Skills
Strategic communicationEditorial leadershipContent productionGraphic design softwareWeb development (content/structure)Event coordinationAnalytics toolsScientific communication
Experience
mid-level