Communications and Marketing Officer (University of Bern)

About us The World Trade Institute (WTI) at the University of Bern is a leading academic institution dedicated to studies, teaching and research in international trade and investment regulation, economic globalisation and sustainability. As a centre of excellence at the University of Bern with an international, interdisciplinary focus, we explore the interconnections between the fields of law, economics, and political science. Tasks, skill, responsibilities Strengthen the WTI's visibility, reputation, and positioning within international academic, governmental, business, and policy communities and identify opportunities to strengthen the WTI's international visibility and outreach. Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of institutional announcements, newsletters, and other communication materials. Manage and update the WTI website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other communication channels. Produce and coordinate institutional publications, including the WTI Annual Report, news articles, promotional materials for WTI's courses and programmes. Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the WTI's academic programmes, executive education courses, and other activities for international audiences. Coordinate communication and promotional activities for conferences, workshops, seminars and events in collaboration with the Administration and IT Team. Liaise with the WTI Alumni Association and support alumni engagement and outreach initiatives. Support fundraising and resource mobilisation activities, including identifying potential donors, sponsors, and funding opportunities, and contributing to funding proposals and partnership development. Maintain stakeholder databases, mailing lists, and communication networks. Requirements University degree in Communications, Marketing, International Relations, Law, Political Science, Economics, or a related field. Excellent written and spoken English and German. Professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or institutional outreach. Experience managing websites, social media platforms, digital communications, and content management systems. Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex academic and policy issues to diverse group of audiences. Experience or interest in fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, sponsorship development, or partnership building. Knowledge of graphic design, digital marketing, CRM systems, and communication analytics is an advantage. Strong organisational and project management skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently as well as within a small international team. An interest in international trade, investment, global economic governance, and sustainability is highly desirable. More Information Job-Abo Application Process Your Benefits Interdisciplinary collaboration Healthy corporate culture and good working atmosphere Team-oriented work Central location in the heart of Bern Other benefits Working at the University of Bern The University of Bern not only offers exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity, and equal opportunities. Discover what makes us stand out as an employer and how you can grow with us. Learn more Career page Open positions Application and Contact Interested candidates should submit the following documents electronically as a single PDF: CV; motivation letter; copies of academic diplomas; relevant certificates; names and contact details of at least two professional references. Only complete applications from candidates with a valid Swiss work permit or otherwise eligible to work in Switzerland will be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please send your application via email to karin.rosenberg@unibe.ch. Questions about the position? Karin Rosenberg Director of Administration karin.rosenberg@unibe.ch Questions about the application? Karin Rosenberg Director of Administration karin.rosenberg@unibe.ch If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

About us

The World Trade Institute (WTI) at the University of Bern is a leading academic institution dedicated to studies, teaching and research in international trade and investment regulation, economic globalisation and sustainability. As a centre of excellence at the University of Bern with an international, interdisciplinary focus, we explore the interconnections between the fields of law, economics, and political science.

Tasks, skill, responsibilities

Strengthen the WTI's visibility, reputation, and positioning within international academic, governmental, business, and policy communities and identify opportunities to strengthen the WTI's international visibility and outreach.
Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of institutional announcements, newsletters, and other communication materials.
Manage and update the WTI website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other communication channels.
Produce and coordinate institutional publications, including the WTI Annual Report, news articles, promotional materials for WTI's courses and programmes.
Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the WTI's academic programmes, executive education courses, and other activities for international audiences.
Coordinate communication and promotional activities for conferences, workshops, seminars and events in collaboration with the Administration and IT Team.
Liaise with the WTI Alumni Association and support alumni engagement and outreach initiatives.
Support fundraising and resource mobilisation activities, including identifying potential donors, sponsors, and funding opportunities, and contributing to funding proposals and partnership development.
Maintain stakeholder databases, mailing lists, and communication networks.

Requirements

University degree in Communications, Marketing, International Relations, Law, Political Science, Economics, or a related field.
Excellent written and spoken English and German.
Professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or institutional outreach.
Experience managing websites, social media platforms, digital communications, and content management systems.
Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex academic and policy issues to diverse group of audiences.
Experience or interest in fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, sponsorship development, or partnership building.
Knowledge of graphic design, digital marketing, CRM systems, and communication analytics is an advantage.
Strong organisational and project management skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently as well as within a small international team.
An interest in international trade, investment, global economic governance, and sustainability is highly desirable.

More Information
Job-Abo
Application Process

Your Benefits

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Healthy corporate culture and good working atmosphere

Team-oriented work

Central location in the heart of Bern

Other benefits

Working at the University of Bern

The University of Bern not only offers exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity, and equal opportunities. Discover what makes us stand out as an employer and how you can grow with us.

Learn more
Career page
Open positions

Application and Contact

Interested candidates should submit the following documents electronically as a single PDF: CV; motivation letter; copies of academic diplomas; relevant certificates; names and contact details of at least two professional references.

Only complete applications from candidates with a valid Swiss work permit or otherwise eligible to work in Switzerland will be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please send your application via email to karin.rosenberg@unibe.ch.