Junior Communication Officer (SCE-DHO-2026-18-GRAE)

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CERN is hiring a Junior Communication Officer (SCE-DHO-2026-18-GRAE) for a 24-month hybrid role in Geneva. You will support clear communication, update websites, draft news, manage Campus Apps notifications, produce newsletters, contribute to reports, and design visuals while upholding CERN branding. The ideal candidate has experience in communication or digital content and is fluent in English or French with a willingness to learn the other language; WordPress and design skills are a plus. Eligibility: CERN Member State national, max two years post graduation, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, and no prior CERN fellow or graduate contract. Apply by 18 February 2026. Tips: tailor your CV to editorial workflows, show a portfolio, and highlight stakeholder collaboration.

Job Description

You will support clear, engaging and coherent communication in a technical and international environment. As a Junior Communication Officer, you will contribute to the creation and dissemination of digital, visual and written content to support information sharing, alignment and community engagement. You will work closely with central communication services and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely, consistent and well-coordinated communication across multiple channels, gaining hands-on experience in institutional communication within a multidisciplinary and mission-driven organisation.

Your responsibilities

• Maintain and update SCE Department websites, internal pages, and digital content.
• Draft, edit and publish departmental news, announcements, and updates across channels.
• Manage CERN Campus Apps notifications and ensure clear, accurate and timely information.
• Prepare and produce departmental newsletters by coordinating editorial inputs, ensuring consistency in tone and proofreading content before publication.
• Contribute to activity reports.
• Design and adapt visual communication materials (posters, leaflets, simple infographics) for digital and print use.
• Ensure all communication materials comply with CERN communication and visual identity standards.
• Manage and animate internal communication channels, supporting engagement and information flow.
• Facilitate effective two-way communication with internal audiences.

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Your profile

• Some experience in communication, digital content management, editorial work or visual design is an asset.
• Experience in an international, technical or scientific environment is an advantage, but motivation and willingness to learn are essential.

Skills

• Good command of standard office software.
• Familiarity with content management systems (WordPress) and digital publishing tools.
• Basic graphic design skills and ease with visual creation tools (e.g. Adobe suite or equivalent).
• Interest in digital communication platforms and community management tools.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Communication, Journalism, Digital Media (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.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 18.02.2026 at 23:59 CET.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Target start date: 01-March-2026

Job reference: SCE-DHO-2026-18-GRAE

Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)

Benchmark job: 5B0170 - Communications/Public Relations/External Relations Support Officer

Global Benefits

• A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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