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

About the job

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

Are you interested in science, media and digital communication? Do you enjoy writing, think multimedia and keep an overview even in a dynamic environment? For the university communications of ETH Zurich, we are looking for a communicative and digitally savvy personality as of 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 help to think and further develop topics and content across both areas.

Job Description

The University Communications (HK) department is responsible for the strategic communication of ETH Zurich. As a link between ETH and the public, we convey the university’s achievements, concerns and values both internally and externally.

In the HK media team, you will be the contact person for journalists. You coordinate media enquiries, accompany interviews and mediate as well as advise ETH Zurich experts. For selected topics from research, teaching and the university, you take on the communicative support, write press releases and other editorial contributions for various channels and organise press conferences. Furthermore, you assist in creating media monitoring, participate in 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 idea and story development to implementation, you prepare complex scientific and institutional content in an understandable, attractive and platform-appropriate manner. You further develop existing formats and jointly create new narrative forms with the social media team. You also take on tasks in daily operations and community management.

Profile

• Completed studies, preferably in communication or journalism
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in journalism, university or corporate communications
• 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 conceptualising and independently producing videos – from idea through shooting and editing to publication
• Enjoyment in trying out new digital formats, narrative styles and presentation forms
• Confident and friendly manner on the phone, online and in direct contact with different stakeholders
• Familiarity with relevant AI tools; you follow current developments and use new possibilities reflectively and purposefully
• Independent, structured and reliable working style as well as strong team skills
• Fluent German and very good English skills

We offer

• A responsible and varied role with scope for creativity at the interface of media relations and social media
• The opportunity to shape topics from the initial idea to implementation across different channels
• A committed, 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 centre of Zurich
• Family-friendly working conditions
• Attractive offers and discounts as well as opportunities for personal and professional development

Working, Teaching and Researching at ETH Zurich

Diversity and sustainability are important to us

In line with our values , ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity and foster a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website , you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Motivation letter
• A short video (max. 90 sec) in which you introduce yourself and explain your motivation for the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Work certificates and diplomas

We would like to get to know you better and therefore ask you to provide 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 include the corresponding URL link in your motivation letter.

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

Further information about university communications can be found on our website . For enquiries, Dr Nicole Kasielke is available by email at nicole.kasielke@hk.ethz.ch (no application documents).

For recruitment agencies, the ETH Zurich terms and conditions apply.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical and natural sciences universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering fundamental research and the direct transfer of new knowledge into society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries find an environment here that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. Located in the heart of Europe and connected worldwide, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.