CERN Courier Editor
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About this role
What you'll do
Do you have a desire to work in a unique international environment communicating the latest progress in particle physics?
Responsibilities
- Do you have a desire to work in a unique international environment communicating the latest progress in particle physics?
- You will join the Stakeholder Relations Sector (SR), Education, Communications and Outreach (ECO) group that is responsible for generating public engagement with CERN's activities and with fundamental research, fostering community-building and raising awareness of CERN's societal impact.
- The group is composed of professionals covering all its activities: writers, media officers, graphic and web designers, social media specialists, education specialists, exhibition developers, photographers and video editors, as well as event organisers.
- CERN Courier is the international magazine for high-energy physics, established in 1959, with an estimated 100,000 readers of its print and online versions worldwide. Published six times per year, the magazine also has a regularly updated website, social media channels, and a strategic presence at conferences and events.
- Reporting to the Head of the Content section, you will take on the full editorial responsibility of the CERN Courier and will lead the title's print and online presence.
- Your responsibilities
- Lead, sign off and develop the strategic direction of the CERN Courier.
- Liaise with the CERN and global high-energy physics communities to keep the magazine at the forefront of particle physics and neighbouring fields.
- Commission and edit expert-authored feature articles.
- Write news, features and other articles.
- Carry out picture research, fact check, proofread.
- Manage and grow the cerncourier.com website and @CERNCourier social media accounts.
- Supervise and mentor the magazine's editorial team.
- Collaborate closely with the remote production manager and the in-house marketing officer, as well as teams across CERN.
- Your profile
- A proven track record of research in particle physics or a closely related subject.
- Proven experience in an editorial / communications role.
- Experience in managin