Public Relations Specialist
Frontiers, Switzerland
Job Description
Are you:
Experienced at corporate public relations, enthusiastic about science, and about working for one of the world's leading open access publishers?
Do you want to join a dynamic marketing and communications team to support the promotion of the Frontiers brand by building strong media relationships and delivering compelling new content in an exciting field?
If so, we would be interested in hearing from you.
We’re looking for:
A Public Relations Specialist with a keen eye for a story to support the promotion of the Frontiers brand through profile raising activities, including media relations, stakeholder engagement, awards, social media, and content creation.
Key Responsibilities
- Building relationships with media outlets and reporters to strengthen Frontiers' local and global media engagement program.
- Tracking media coverage, relevant news stories, industry trends, and updating relevant stakeholders.
- Supporting proactive and reactive communications across the corporate news site and social media channels.
- Composing and editing PR materials including news stories, blogs, social, and digital content content to promote Frontiers' brand.
- Collaborating with internal teams to deliver compelling content, such as infographics, videos, and other digital engagement assets.
- Editing and updating media materials, including media databases and intelligence, FAQs, and content planning calendars.
- Preparing, pitching and distributing press materials.
- Managing enquiries from the media and on social media.
- Researching opportunities for brand promotion, stakeholder engagement, and content planning.
Requirements
- Native-level English speaker. An excellent working language of French and / or German would be a strong asset.
- At least five years work experience in journalism or public relations, agency experience preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Swiss and European media landscape, including holding relationships with key journalists and media publications.
- Strong writing and editing skills, including experience of penning materials such as news features, op-eds, blogs, and talking points for presentations.
- Excellent time-management skills, with ability to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Good administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize.
- Collaborative team player, able to work well with multi-functional groups.
- Able to work independently and proactively, with a problem solving approach to day to day tasks.
- Ambitious with a desire to bring new ideas to the table.
- A University degree would be desirable but not essential.
Benefits
- 25 days vacation per year and Christmas office closure.
- Participation in the company's annual bonus scheme.
- Professional development opportunities.
- In-house well-being activities including a variety of sports and social clubs.
- Frontiers has taken the decision to offer our employees full flexibility to work-from-home (within the country of employment) until June 2021.
Interested? Then submit the following to apply:
- Cover letter outlining relevant experience
- CV