Institutional Internal Communication Officer

EPFL, the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and is ranked in the top 20 worldwide in many academic rankings. EPFL has more than 6'500 staff members who bring to life the three main missions of the School: education, research, and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17'000 people, including nearly 12'500 students and 4'000 researchers from more than 120 different nationalities. Institutional Internal Communication Officer Mission As part of a temporary mission, the EPFL communication department, Mediacom, is looking for an experienced internal communication officer to strengthen its team. The communication officer will contribute to ensuring the continuity of EPFL's current internal communication activities during a phase where the incumbent will lead a project to define the tools, processes, and governance modalities necessary for the establishment of a new centralized internal communication unit. He/she will work in close collaboration with the EPFL internal communication manager, the Mediacom management, and other project stakeholders, and will also participate in the development of the deliverables necessary for the future organization. The position is part of a transformation phase aimed at strengthening the consistency of institutional messages, the coordination of internal communications, the readability of channels, and the cohesion of the EPFL community. Main tasks and responsibilities Institutional internal communication Provide operational support for EPFL's current institutional internal communication activities such as: Writing, proofreading, and adapting content intended for the various internal audiences of EPFL, including employees, students, department heads, and communication relays Participating in the preparation of institutional messages, content for internal newsletters, email communications, internal web pages, presentations, and other media intended for the EPFL community Validating communications sent by email to the entire EPFL community Participating in the update of the dedicated page of the EPFL institutional annual report Participating in the inventory of existing tools and content capable of contributing to the success of EPFL's future internal communication strategy Support for the preparatory phase of the future internal communication unit Contributing to the definition of an internal communications governance model, in connection with Mediacom, the vice-presidencies, central services, and the Internal Communication Working Group Participating in the development of an annual calendar of institutional communications to better anticipate, coordinate, and prioritize major internal communications Participating in the analysis and structuring of the internal communication tools portfolio, by clarifying the role and articulation of the different existing and to-be-developed channels, particularly in view of the creation of an intranet Contributing to the drafting of directives, processes, and best practices regarding the planning, prioritization, validation, and dissemination of institutional communications Profile Education Degree in communication, marketing, public relations, journalism, or equivalent Additional training in internal communication, institutional communication, change management, or project management is an asset Knowledge (additional / skills) Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably in the internal communication sector (knowledge of the university environment would also be an asset) Excellent writing skills Experience in implementing communication strategies for an entire community Mastery of various communication tools and technologies Mastery of work organization and publication tools (such as Microsoft SharePoint, Slack, Wordpress, etc.) Ability to manage different tasks and projects in parallel Good knowledge of English Personal and social skills Proactivity and autonomy in taking charge of internal communication tasks Spirit of service, sense of collaboration, and taste for transversal work Interpersonal skills and ability to work with various interlocutors at all levels of the organization Ability to listen, analyze, and reformulate Autonomy, proactivity, and ability to move forward in a developing environment Rigor, sense of organization, and attention to detail Ability to manage several files in parallel, with calmness, discernment, and a sense of priorities We offer A stimulating and multicultural working environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, and rigor Attractive working conditions Information Start date: Min occupation rate: 100,00 Max occupation rate: 100,00 Contract type: CDD Duration: 9 months Reference: 2330 Information Start date: immediately or to be agreed jpid3538ed8jm jpit0729jm jpiy26jm