FCC Campaign Manager

Sweden Herald; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN seeks an experienced senior communications professional to lead the FCC campaign, implementing a comprehensive strategy and coordinating content across channels for local to international audiences.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and delivery skills, working with project offices, technical teams, writers, media and external partners to shape messages and manage reputational risk.

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level leadership in large-scale communications or public engagement campaigns.
• Experience in complex, high-profile projects or multi-stakeholder scientific environments.
• Master's degree or PhD in Communication, Marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead FCC campaign planning and execution across channels.
• Develop key messages, narratives and content for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate content development with FCC Project Office, technical teams, writers and media.
• Manage relationships with senior project leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Anticipate and manage reputational risks and issues.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Campaign management

Stakeholder communications

Digital/media communications

Education

Master's degree or PhD

Job description

CERN is preparing the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project for potential approval by the CERN Council in 2028/29. The importance and the size of the FCC project require a communication campaign from a local to an international scale, engaging CERN's neighbouring population, the wider public, the broader scientific community, and decision makers. CERN is therefore seeking an experienced senior professional to lead the FCC communication campaign, implement a communication and engagement strategy, and coordinate the creation of content and its delivery to the various stakeholders.The role will comprise strategic thinking, strong leadership as well as excellent delivery skills.

Be responsible for implementing a comprehensive communication and engagement strategy. Lead campaign planning and execution, manage messaging across channels, and ensure clear, consistent, and impactful communications for diverse audiences. Coordinate content and product development, working closely with the FCC Project Office and technical teams and, interfaces with external stakeholders, as well as with writers, multimedia producers and the media and digital team. Develop key messages, narratives and content for internal and external audiences. Manage relationships with senior project leaders and diverse stakeholders. Anticipate and manage reputational risks and issues. Support local and public events related to the FCC project. Monitor, evaluate, and report on campaign performance. Manage potential contracts with external companies, lead and support communication staff and consultants as required.

Proven senior-level leadership experience in large-scale communications or public engagement campaigns. Experience working in complex, high-profile projects or multi-stakeholder and scientific environments. Demonstrated experience in managing projects effectively and delivering results under pressure. Experience across digital, media, and stakeholder communications. Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Communication or Marketing or a related field.

Strategic communications planning, including the implementation of a vision. Project management. Science communications. Stakeholder relationship management and community engagement. Participatory processes and community dialogue techniques. Excellent spoken and written English with a good working knowledge of French.

Languages

• French

Education

• Post-secondary education, two years or more

Apply by 31 Jan 2027