Part-Time Science Communications Specialist — Vienna

Sigmund Freud PrivatUniversität; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pharmacy discounts

On-site dental clinic

Psychological counseling center

Free vaccinations

Wiener Linien annual pass

Job summary

Sigmund Freud Private University (SFU) in Vienna is seeking a dedicated Science Communication Staff Member to strengthen university-wide research communication. The role focuses on editorial work, CMS-based web editing, newsletters, and PR in collaboration with faculties and central marketing.

The 20-hour-per-week position offers a permanent contract, an international, humanistic work environment, and opportunities for professional development within SFU Academy. Immediate start.

Qualifications

• Completed training or a degree in communication, media, journalism, public relations, science communication, or a related field.
• Practical experience with content management systems (CMS) and editorial management of websites
• Experience creating and editing content for websites, newsletters, press relations, and social media

Responsibilities

• Editorial Work and Topic Coordination: Plan and tailor research articles for target audiences and coordinate content with researchers and contacts.
• Web Editing and Content Management: Editorial oversight and updates on the university website and CMS (WordPress).
• Research Newsletter: Editorial oversight, coordination and distribution of a quarterly English-language newsletter.
• Publications: Contribute to the conception, editing and design of a university-wide research report.
• Press and Public Relations: Draft press releases and materials in collaboration with Marketing and Communications.
• Social Media: Plan and prepare social media posts on research topics.
• Visual Communication: Image editing and design of communication materials.
• Events and Project Coordination: Support organization of academic events and SFU science communication projects

Skills

German writing

English writing

CMS experience

Content editing

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in communication, journalism, public relations or related field

Tools

WordPress

CMS systems

Image editing software

Job description

Sigmund Freud Private University (SFU) in Vienna is seeking a dedicated Science Communication Staff Member to strengthen university-wide research communication. The role focuses on editorial work, CMS-based web editing, newsletters, and PR in collaboration with faculties and central marketing.

The 20-hour-per-week position offers a permanent contract, an international, humanistic work environment, and opportunities for professional development within SFU Academy. Immediate start.