Communication Intern

Introduction

A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus, and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.
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Presentation

The CIVIS Unit coordinates the deployment of the European university at UNIL. CIVIS is a multicultural and multilingual European university formed by the alliance of eleven leading higher education institutions across Europe. It is committed to building a unique inter-university campus for more than 500,000 students, teachers, researchers, and administrative staff by offering innovative and responsible teaching, research, cultural exchanges, and civic action across Europe and Africa.

The University of Lausanne Management is looking for its CIVIS Unit, a:

Communication Intern

Job Information

Start date: September 1, 2026 | Activity rate: 60-80%
Fixed-term contract of 6 or 12 months / paid internship according to UNIL scales

Your activities

• Support the team in conducting interviews and writing articles;
• Write posts for various social media channels;
• Propose and design multimedia formats to distribute content on social media (photos, videos, audios);
• Acquire new audiences on social media and build their loyalty;
• Participate in writing and sending newsletters;
• Update the various web pages of the CIVIS Unit;
• Provide support to members of the CIVIS Unit as needed;

We offer you:

• Professional experience in communication within a leading international teaching and research institution;
• Learning digital and print communication processes;
• The opportunity to acquire new skills and discover new tools;
• The opportunity to develop your professional network;
• Varied communication tasks within a motivated team;
• Quality supervision throughout the internship;
• Attractive themes related to the development of higher education, CH-EU relations policy, and Erasmus+;
• A pleasant working environment in a multicultural, stimulating, and diverse academic setting.

Your profile

• Holder of a degree from a university of applied sciences in communication or a related field of study;
• Experience and strong interest in digital communication (proven use of social media as well as a CMS);
• Basic skills in graphic design and common tools for social media (Canva, Affinity Publisher, Capcut);
• Proficiency in basic computer tools: Word, Excel, etc.;
• Interest in higher education fields in general and internationalization strategies;
• Excellent oral and written command of French, ability to express oneself fluently in writing, reliable spelling;
• Very good knowledge of English (level B2);
• Sense of efficiency and rigor;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Initiative and ability to work independently;
• Good team spirit and high motivation;
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in communication.

Your benefits

A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.

More information at unil.ch/travailler

For further information

Florence Emery (internship supervisor), CIVIS Project Manager | florence.emery@unil.ch

Your application file

Your application file will include a cover letter and a CV, copies of diplomas and work certificates.
Only applications submitted via the UNIL job offers site will be considered.

Application deadline: Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Job description

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Remarks

UNIL is committed to:
•    Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
•    Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
•    Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different spheres of life.

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