Chargé(e) de Communication

Job Description

Chargé(e) de Communication | Chancellerie d’État

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Chancellerie d’État, located in Berne, Switzerland. The Chancellerie d’État is a versatile service provider that operates at the intersection of politics, administration, and the public, acting as a staff unit to the Executive Council and a liaison to the Grand Council. This role provides an ideal transition from academia to professional life, offering an active involvement in various communication domains with demanding tasks. Your contribution will be vital in informing both the public and the cantonal administration’s personnel through all communication channels.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Berne, Switzerland (In-person)

• Team: Part of an engaged team of about twenty people within the Office of Communication (ComBE), which is attached to the Chancellerie d’État.
• Mission: To actively inform the public and the personnel of the cantonal administration across all communication channels through diverse communication tasks.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Newsroom Collaboration: Actively contribute within the cantonal Newsroom team.
• Content Creation: Develop engaging content, including texts, images, and videos, for both external and internal cantonal communication across social media, the official website, and the staff magazine.
• Media Relations: Draft press releases and organize press conferences to communicate key information to the media and the public.
• Media Monitoring & Analysis: Elaborate press reviews and conduct thorough analyses of social media engagement and trends.
• Community Engagement: Manage online communities to foster interaction and disseminate information effectively.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a university degree in communication or a secondary school diploma complemented by further education in communication. This role is suited for an early career professional.
• Experience: Demonstrated aptitude for effective communication, specifically with excellent written and verbal communication skills in French, and a good working knowledge of German.
• Skills: Exhibit a quick-witted and autonomous approach to work, coupled with strong reliability and precision in all tasks. Possess a communicative, engaged, and flexible personality, and thrive as a team player.
• Bonus: Show a genuine interest in political issues and current affairs.