Communication officer in Hamburg bei European XFEL

The position

• Web editorial (website and social media): Develop and execute strategies for online communication via the website and social media platforms. Create engaging content and ensure day-to-day operations. Monitor analytics and adjust strategies for optimized performance
• Visitor Center Outreach Event Development: Devise, plan, and execute innovative formats and events at the Visitor and Conference Center. Collaborate with colleagues as well as with internal and external stakeholders to execute these formats as part of event organization and visitor engagement. Contribute to the marketing strategy for outreach events
• Event Organization: Contribute to the planning and execution of events for diverse audiences, including the general public, school and university students, VIP visits, and high-ranking delegations. Assist in the annual planning and evaluation of events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• PR Activities: Participate in the editorial, media and public relations activities of the Communications group, with a focus on visitor center activities. Develop and manage communication activities to promote events, exhibitions, and visits at the visitor center to a range of target audiences

Requirements

• Expertise: University degree and proven experience in communication, journalism, or online communication. Experience in social media management, content creation, and website operation
• Event Coordination: Demonstrated experience in successfully designing, organizing and executing events
• Public Relations Skills: Strong PR background tailored to the requirements of the position, e.g. science communication, website and social media management, journalism, education and outreach or related fields
• Collaborative Spirit: motivated team player, engaged to lead events as well as contributing to larger projects
• Multilingual Proficiency: Fluency in German and English, additional languages are an advantage

For additional information, please contact Bernd Ebeling (Bernd.Ebeling@xfel.eu) .

Working place will be Schenefeld in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found under www.xfel.eu/careers.

Our offer

Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

• family friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
• 30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
• extensive relocation benefits
• generous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)
• monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
• partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
• extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes

Among our international staff, our company language is English.

Reference number

A-218

Duration

This appointment is permanent.

Deadline

22 March 2024

Application

Please apply online and provide a motivation letter and your CV in English as well as reference letters in one single pdf-file.

The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we promote and support diverse and heterogenous teams. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants.