[ES_JOBS_NET] Job opening: Head of Media, Communications & Outreach at EGU [Munich, Germany]

[Barbara Ferreira]

Hi all,

After 8 years at the European Geosciences Union, I am leaving my job for 
new professional adventures. This means there is a very exciting job 
vacancy being advertised at the EGU Executive Office in Munich, Germany: 
Head of Media, Communications & Outreach. You can find the full job 
announcement below or at 
https://www.egu.eu/jobs/2427/egu-head-of-media-communications-outreach/.

Please do share this with anyone you think might be interested. If you 
have any questions about the role, or about life in Munich, feel free to 
ask!

Best wishes,
Bárbara (media at egu.eu)


The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is seeking to appoint a


    Head of Media, Communications & Outreach

The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is the leading organisation for 
Earth, planetary and space science research in Europe. With our partner 
organisations worldwide, we foster fundamental geoscience research, 
alongside applied research that addresses key societal and environmental 
challenges. Our vision is to realise a sustainable and just future for 
humanity and for the planet. We currently publish 18 diverse open-access 
scientific journals and organise meetings, and education and outreach 
activities. The EGU General Assembly is the largest and most prominent 
European geosciences event, with over 16,000 scientists from all over 
the world in 2019.


We are seeking to appoint a Head of Media, Communications & Outreach to 
manage EGU press and communication activities and to lead the media, 
communications and outreach team. Responsibilities include managing 
press releases and other news, organising press conferences and running 
the press centre at the EGU General Assembly, as well as overseeing all 
aspects of EGU communications and developing a forward-looking vision 
for communicating the work of the EGU. The position will be based at the 
EGU Executive Office in Munich, Germany.

*Key accountabilities & responsibilities:*

•Leading media, communications and outreach team; coordinating and 
overseeing all aspects of communication, media engagement, policy 
engagement, outreach events and activities;

•Together with the EGU Council, develop new ideas and a forward-looking 
vision for communicating science to the public;

•Managing press releases, news announcements, and other EGU 
communication products;

•Responding to external requests from journalists, scientists, and 
members of the public and handling liaison between journalists and 
scientists;

•Responsible for producing the EGU's monthly email newsletter to EGU 
members; producing and distributing EGU Today, the daily newsletter at 
the General Assembly;

•Managing the press centre at the EGU General Assembly (including the 
press team); selecting and organising press conferences and producing 
event-related materials (e.g. press kits);

•Supporting other EGU-wide communications and outreach products, 
including maintenance of background information pages on the EGU 
website, managing the Planet Press project, and supporting of EGU 
committee activities;

•Evaluating the success of EGU’s media, communications and outreach 
activities, including preparing and delivering reports to EGU committees;

•Direct line management responsibility for media, policy and outreach 
staff (a largely self-managing team).

*Key relationships:*

Build and maintain excellent relationships with:

•EGU Executive Secretary, EGU Council and committee members;

•Members of the media (journalists, filmmakers) and public information 
officers;

•EGU members and the broad geoscience community;

•Staff of EGU partners;

•Journal editors.

**

*Person specification:*

_Essential_

•Academic degree (e.g., MA, MSc, PhD), preferably in the geosciences or 
communications;

•Several years of proven experience working as a science communicator, 
preferably in a press officer or media role;

•Familiarity with the media and the way they operate;

•Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing to a variety 
of audiences;

•Ability to work effectively in an international environment and 
collaborate with people from different countries and cultures;

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

•Excellent organisational and time-management skills;

•Expert command of English.

**

_Desirable_

•Results-oriented attitude;

•Ability to work under pressure;

•Experience in project coordination.

*Application materials*

•Letter of motivation (1 page);

•CV (2 pages);

•Two relevant writing samples (maximum 5 pages) that demonstrate the 
ability to communicate science to a non-scientific audience (e.g. a 
press release).

Please note that only complete applications, with all required materials 
in English, will be accepted.

*Interview date and process:*

Interviews will be conducted at the EGU Executive Office in Munich 
during late July and early August. Shortlisted candidates will be asked 
to perform a writing task during the interview process and to provide 
contact details of two referees.

*Salary and starting date:*

This position, to start in September 2019 or as soon as possible 
thereafter, will be subject to a 6-month probation period. We offer a 
competitive salary and indicative remuneration will be in the range of 
€61,000 - €70,000.00 subject to expertise and experience.

Informal enquiries about this position can be made to the Media and 
Communications Manager, Bárbara Ferreira (media at egu.eu) 
<mailto:media at egu.eu)>.

Applications should be addressed to Bárbara Ferreira and Philippe 
Courtial (EGU Executive Secretary) and be submitted by e-mail in a 
single file to vacancy at egu.eu <mailto:vacancy at egu.eu> by *14 July 2019 
and quoting reference Head of Media.*

-- 
Dr. Bárbara Ferreira, Media and Communications Manager

European Geosciences Union (EGU)
EGU Executive Office
Luisenstrasse 37
80333 Munich, Germany

Contact: +49 (0)89 2180-6703, media at egu.eu

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EGU General Assembly 2019
Vienna, Austria 7–12 April
Press & Media: egu.eu/gamedia
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