Communication Assistant - Cascina, Italia - European Gravitational Observatory

European Gravitational Observatory
European Gravitational Observatory
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Cascina, Italia

2 settimane fa

Piero Bianchi

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Piero Bianchi

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Context
The European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) seeks a person with some experience on communication, media and outreach activities.

EGO is a Consortium, founded by the Italian Public Institution INFN and the French Public Institution CNRS, as Founding Members, and the Dutch Foundation NWO-I, as Associate Member, to foster European collaboration in gravitational wave research.

EGO is located in Cascina, near Pisa - Italy, and hosts and operates the gravitational-wave detector, Virgo, a 3 km-long laser interferometer.

The Virgo project involves the collaboration of about 130 institutions with more than 800 scientists, engineers and technicians in France, Italy, the Netherlands and other 13 European countries.


Assignment
- contribute to the elaboration of communication strategies and to the management of EGO's social channels (Facebook, twitter, Instagram) and contribute to develop textual video and image content for these channels on a regular basis;
- contribute to the management of EGO's website and the updating of content for EGO's website and Virgo's website (in collaboration with the EGO/Virgo Outreach group);
- participate in the design and development of content (text, video, images) for EGO and Virgo's institutional and media communications. In particular, contribute to the preparation of brochures, online products, apps, releases, animations and graphics for the media and to the press review activities;
- contribute to the development of EGO and Virgo visit formats for general audiences and students of various grades, the training of researchers guiding the site tours, the development of audio-visual aids, apps, and other tools that complement the visits and systematically collect visitor feedback;
- contribute to the analysis of visitor feedback and social media and media coverage of EGO and Virgo communication activities;
- participate in the conception, organization, and content development of all EGO and Virgo outreach activities: events for the public in site and at external locations, institutional events, participation in festivals, activities for schools, participation in exhibitions, and development of installations;
- contribute to the preparation of institutional presentations and EGO activities for management needs under the supervision of the EGO director.


Essential required qualifications and experience

  • Highschool diploma in the scientific or technical field;
  • At least two years' experience at the professional level in science communication;
  • Some experience as web editor or social media manager;
  • Excellent command of the English language;
  • No criminal convictions.

Desired qualifications and experience
One or more of the following will be an asset:

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • Ability to propose and deliver specific activities;
  • Creative thinking and problemsolving abilities;
  • Ability to work independently and to assess when engage the help of others;
  • Excellent advisory skills and confidence giving advice and information to senior colleagues;
  • Experience of working in a team within an international and multidisciplinary environment;
  • Evidence of a strong design philosophy and experience with developing visualizations;
  • Good knowledge of the Italian language.

Place of work
EGO - European Gravitational Observatory - via E. Amaldi 5, 56021 Loc. S.Stefano a Macerata - Cascina (Pisa), Italy. Given the lack of public transport to reach EGO, a driving license and a personal vehicle are strongly recommended.


Type of contract


One-year contract, with the perspective of a permanent contract upon expiry, as "Collaboratore di Amministrazione" (Administrative Assistant), according to the "Contratto Collettivo di Lavoro del Personale EGO" (EGO personnel collective bargaining agreement).

The gross monthly salary, paid in thirteen instalments, is established by the aforementioned collective bargaining agreement according to the professional profile.

Additional benefits include severance pay and yearly performance bonus.


Selection procedure
The EGO Consortium has the free right not to proceed with the recruitment.


Privacy policy


Under Article 13 of UE Regulation (EU) 2016/79 of the European Parliament and of the Council, required personal data will be exclusively collected and treated for purposes strictly connected to the selection procedure also with the use of computerized procedures, according to current law and regulations concerning the implementation of this kind of activity.


Providing such data to EGO is necessary for the evaluation of participation requirements and of the holding of titles; failure to provide these data may compromise such evaluation.

Data will be kept only for the period required by the selection, evaluation and audit procedures.


How to apply?
February 15th, 2023


Start of contract
The earliest possible
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