Communications & Outreach Assistant

Tasks

– Develop and manage communication materials such as newsletters, social media posts, flyers, and member updates
– Create multimedia content (videos, photos, podcasts, infographics)
– Maintain and update website content (both university and external pages)
– Support the development of the department's overall communication strategy
– Collaborate with the DDM board and scientific delegates on content
– Initiate and coordinate internal visibility formats (e.g. Paper of the Month)
– Ensure consistent visual identity; work with designers or independently on branding and layouts
– Coordinate press releases with University of Bern and Inselspital media offices
– Organize and support events (e.g. symposia, outreach, industry collaborations)
– Provide on-site event assistance and manage documentation (photo, video, summaries)
– Proactively gather or create content from DDM researchers
– Support the general operations of the Department of Digital Medicine

– Bachelor's or Master's degree in communication, digital media, marketing, or related fields
– Experience in interdisciplinary and research environments, ideally in digital health, medicine, or biomedical fields
– Strong skills in digital content creation (e.g. graphic design, video/audio production)
– Proven ability to manage digital communication strategies (websites, newsletters, social media)
– Excellent English (spoken and written); German is a strong asset
– Familiarity with content production and publishing tools
– Creative, proactive, and independent working style
– Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

– A dynamic and creative position within a pioneering interdisciplinary team
– The opportunity to actively shape the identity and communication of a new department
– A broad range of tasks and room for professional development
– A collaborative, forward-looking work culture that values your digital creativity
– Flexible working conditions within a high-impact scientific and clinical ecosystem

For questions related to this position, please contact:
Prof. Inti Zlobec, [email protected] or Prof. Roland Wiest, [email protected]