Heidelberg: Communications Trainee

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative communicator interested in gaining hands-on experience communicating science to a science-interested, mainstream audience. The successful candidate would be based at EMBL’s headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany, working closely with comms colleagues across EMBL’s six sites and other EMBL staff spread throughout the organisation. 

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to produce social media, written, and multimedia content to be used across a variety of channels. They will also carry out social media monitoring and provide analytics for measuring performance and impact on EMBL platforms. Additionally, they will have opportunities to let their creativity guide them in other science communication pursuits that fit within EMBL’s strategic communications goals.

Your role

• Supporting EMBL’s social media presence, specifically monitoring, creating, and posting content for EMBL channels on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and X

• Researching and developing written and visual content for external and internal communications, such as news articles, interviews, and internal announcements

• Providing social media analytics

• Creating graphics from templates and uploading digital content

• Video editing, including the application of existing templates 

You have 

• current visa to work/study in Germany, for non-EU citizens

• a bachelor's or higher degree in communications, journalism, or a relevant scientific discipline

• excellent English writing and communication skills

• the ability to extract key messages from materials and articulate them in engaging ways 

• experience in creating content for and running social media accounts

• flexibility in working in a team and keeping track of multiple deadlines

• an interest and genuine enthusiasm for the marvels of science
  

You may also have

• experience working in institutional communications, science outreach, or related fields
• experience in video creation and editing
• experience in creating digital and social media assets using industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
• knowledge of other European languages, especially German
  

Contract length: 6 months

Salary: 1500 EUR per month 

Why join us
Do something meaningful
By choosing a Trainee/Internship at EMBL/EMBO, you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. Please watch the video below to learn more about EMBL and how our work makes a difference. Whatever your role, you will be contributing towards these challenges.

Campus life & benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns 

• Free shuttle bus to and from work (Hinxton & Heidelberg)

• On-site library

• Subsidised on-site cafeteria(s)

• Casual dress code

• Extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

• Family benefits: On-site nursery on campus

• Accident at work insurance
  

What else you need to know

• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL/EMBO, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.

• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date

Summary

• Location: Heidelberg
• Type: Full time