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Flemish BrabantHybrid36 hours/week<3months
A department within an academic institution, specialized in engineering sciences, is looking for a communication officer. This department works on innovative solutions for the built and natural environment, focusing on sustainability and societal impact. The role contributes to the visibility, reputation, and positioning of the department among various target groups.
What you will do.
- Communication strategy and implementation:
- Identify communication needs and translate them into concrete actions.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of communication and PR initiatives.
- Develop communication plans for campaigns, research results, events, and educational initiatives.
- Ensure brand identity compliance and consistent branding.
- Content creation and editing:
- Write, edit, and publish content for various channels (website, newsletters, social media, press releases, brochures).
- Translate complex scientific information into accessible and engaging communication for diverse audiences.
- Manage and update the department's website.
- Media and external relations:
- Identify, stimulate, and leverage opportunities to make the expertise, achievements, and stories of staff and researchers visible to internal and external audiences.
- Assist with press communication (press releases, interviews, media requests).
- Support researchers in communicating research results.
- Digital communication and social media:
- Manage and optimize social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, etc.).
- Monitor reach, engagement, and impact of communication activities.
- Apply SEO and online communication techniques.
- Events and public engagement:
- Organize or support events (seminars, info sessions, open days, alumni events).
- Coordinate promotion and communication around these activities.
- Internal communication:
- Facilitate internal information flows within the department.
- Support management and research groups in their communication needs.
- Collaboration and alignment:
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and services.
- Maintain a strong and effective network with other research groups, departments, faculties, and external partners.
Profile
- Education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in communication or a technical field (e.g., Civil Engineering), or equivalent by experience.
- For a technical/scientific background: a strong interest in communication and public engagement.
- For a communication/marketing/journalism background: affinity with science, technology, and research.
- Ability to bridge the gap between substantive expertise and clear communication.
- Preferably 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an academic, research, or innovation environment.
- Knowledge and skills:
- Excellent written and oral skills in Dutch and English.
- Strong in storytelling and translating complex content into understandable messages.
- Experience with content management systems (CMS).
- Knowledge of social media management and analysis tools.
- Basic knowledge of graphic tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe) is a plus.
- Strong in planning, project management, and multitasking.
- Ability to work independently and involve various stakeholders.
- Able to measure and adjust communication results (data-driven approach).
- Personal competencies:
- Proactive and entrepreneurial.
- Creative and innovative in communication approach.
- Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
- Flexible and stress-resistant.
- Eye for detail and quality.
- Discreet and reliable in handling information.
- Attitude and motivation:
- Interest in an academic context and research communication.
- Commitment to the values and mission of the institution.
- Continuously willing to learn and respond to new communication trends.
Practical
- Scope for initiative, creativity, and personal responsibility.
- Collaboration in an inspiring academic environment.
- Ample opportunities for professional development and training.
- Attractive leave scheme and attention to a healthy work-life balance.
- Flexible working options, including working from home where the role allows.
- Numerous additional benefits such as free public transport for commuting, bicycle leasing, subsidized childcare, hospitalization insurance.
- Collegial and inclusive work atmosphere.
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