The Junior Communication Officer position (ATS-DO-2026-252-GRAE) is a 24-month, fully onsite graduate job at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, paying a net monthly stipend of CHF 5,266 or 5,793 depending on your degree. It is open to nationals of a CERN Member or Associate Member State with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and at most two years of professional experience since graduation, and applications close on 30 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the eligibility rules, benefits and responsibilities below so you can judge your fit before applying.
The Job at a Glance
🏛️ Organisation: CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research
🧭 Field of work: Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
🆔 Job reference: ATS-DO-2026-252-GRAE
🗂️ Benchmark job: 5B0170 - Communications/Public Relations/External Relations Support Officer
📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland, fully onsite
📝 Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum
🕘 Working hours: 40 hours per week
🗓️ Target start date: 01 February 2027
💶 Net monthly stipend: 5,266 or 5,793 Swiss Francs, depending on your degree
🌍 Who can apply: nationals of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
⏰ Application deadline: 30 November 2026 at 23:59 CET
Joining the ATS Project Office
You join the Accelerator and Technology Sector (ATS), which comprises four departments (Beams, Engineering, Accelerator Systems, and Technology) responsible for the Sector's main technical activities. Within the ATS Directorate Office (ATS-DO), you join the ATS Project Office and contribute to the communication, dissemination and outreach activities of the European project EPITA, as well as other strategic projects and studies coordinated by ATS.
In this role, you help promote project achievements to a broad range of stakeholders, including project partners, funding bodies, the scientific community and the public.
Your Responsibilities
📋 Contribute to the implementation and delivery of the EPITA communication and dissemination strategy.
🌐 Manage and regularly update the project website (WordPress), including the homepage and the "Latest News" section.
📰 Draft and publish news articles highlighting project milestones, achievements and activities.
✉️ Create engaging communication content, including newsletters, feature articles, social media posts and audiovisual material.
📱 Support and maintain the project's presence across digital communication channels, including LinkedIn, YouTube and other relevant platforms.
📷 Produce, collect and edit photographs and video content showcasing project activities and results.
🎨 Design infographics and visual communication materials, or coordinate their development with CERN's graphic design service and external providers.
🎤 Participate in annual project meetings, work package meetings and other key events, presenting communication-related activities and results when required.
📢 Contribute to outreach initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and visibility of the project's objectives and achievements.
🗓️ Attend regular communication coordination meetings within ATS-DO.
🤝 In close collaboration with another Graduate in the team, contribute to communication, dissemination and outreach activities for other major CERN projects and studies managed by the ATS Project Office, according to priorities and operational needs.
The Profile CERN Is Looking For
🔬 Experience in communication related to science, technology and innovation.
🖋️ Experience with WordPress would be an advantage.
Skills You Should Bring
🎞️ Experience of audiovisual software and tools, for example CapCut, would be an advantage.
🖌️ Knowledge of Canva would be an advantage.
🗣️ Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
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Eligibility Criteria
🛂 You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
🎓 By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Science Journalism, Communication/Media Production (or a related field), and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
🚫 You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
📜 Applicants without a university degree are not eligible.
🧪 Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
Countries Whose Nationals Can Apply
This job is open to nationals of the following CERN Member and Associate Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Brazil, Chile, India, Ireland, Ukraine.
What CERN Offers
💶 A monthly net stipend of either 5,266 or 5,793 Swiss Francs per month, depending on your degree.
🏖️ 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks of annual closure.
🩺 Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
👪 Family, child and infant monthly allowances, depending on your individual circumstances.
✈️ A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses), depending on your individual circumstances.
📈 Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
📚 On-the-job and formal training, including language classes.
This job is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps.
Inside CERN
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, the frontiers of science and technology are pushed every day. The work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific and administrative fields, in an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Teams face new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. Diversity has been a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to its mission and continued success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Junior Communication Officer position at CERN?
Nationals of a CERN Member or Associate Member State can apply. You need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science Journalism, Communication/Media Production or a related field and at most two years of professional experience since graduation by the application deadline.
Can I apply if I have a PhD or have held a CERN fellow or graduate contract before?
No. Applicants with a PhD are not eligible, and you must never have had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
What will I work on?
You contribute to the communication, dissemination and outreach activities of the European project EPITA and other strategic projects and studies coordinated by the ATS Project Office, including the project website, news articles, newsletters, social media and audiovisual content.
How much does the job pay and how long is the contract?
CERN pays a net monthly stipend of either 5,266 or 5,793 Swiss Francs depending on your degree. The contract lasts 24 months and can be extended up to 36 months maximum.
Where is the job based and when does it start?
The job is fully onsite in Geneva, Switzerland, with 40 working hours per week. The target start date is 01 February 2027.
Is this an Erasmus+ job?
No. This is a CERN graduate job and is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps.
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Deadline
⏳ 30 November 2026
Link
Application: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/744000160597089-junior-communication-officer-ats-do-2026-252-grae-
CERN Careers: https://careers.cern/
