Communications Trainee

EMBL is Europes flagship life sciences organisation and one of the worlds leading research institutions. An intergovernmental organisation of 29 Member States EMBL operates sites in France Germany Italy Spain and the United Kingdom and provides life science training and service programs globally.

We are looking for a creative communicator looking to gain experience across a range of external communications with a focus on social media and multimedia content creation.

Your role

You will be based at EMBL headquarters in Heidelberg and work closely with colleagues in the EMBL Communications Department who are located across all six EMBL sites. Your communications projects will span the whole organisation.

You will create written and multimedia content to be used across a variety of channels with a focus on social media. You will also gain insight into social media monitoring and analytics assist with written and video interviews and write longer form content for the EMBL website.

We are an international friendly and supportive team with ties to scientists and professionals throughout European and global life sciences and supportive technologies.

Responsibilities include :

• Supporting EMBLs social media presence; specifically monitoring creating and posting content for EMBL channels on LinkedIn Bluesky X and YouTube
• Researching and developing written and visual content for external and internal communications such as news articles interviews internal announcements
• Editing and fact checking documents and texts
• Providing social media analytics
• Creating graphics from templates and uploading digital content
• Video editing including the application of existing static and animated templates

You have

You may also have

Application Instructions

To apply please send us your cover letter and resume. A short sample of written and visual work that has been created for social media channels will be advantageous.

Salary

1500 / month

Contract length

6 months

Why join us

Do something meaningful

By choosing a Trainee / Internship at EMBL you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankinds greatest challenges. Please watch the video below to learn more about EMBL and how our work makes a difference. Whatever your role you will be contributing towards these challenges.

Campus life & benefits :

Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns

Free shuttle bus to and from work (Hinxton & Heidelberg)

On-site library

Subsidised on-site gym : Hinxton only

Subsidised on-site cafeteria(s)

Casual dress code

Extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

Family benefits : On-site nursery and holiday clubs on campus

Accident at work insurance

What else you need to know

Diversity and inclusion : At EMBL we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women LGBTQ & individuals from all nationalities.

How to apply : To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23 : 59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date

20 / 07 / 2025.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Internal Control,Accounting And Auditing,Accounts Handling,General Services,Elevator,Brand

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1