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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Digital Marketing and Visual Content Specialist

Mission

The Professor Courtine's laboratory at EPFL are looking for a creative and autonomous Digital Marketing and Visual Content Specialist to craft and share compelling stories about our scientific and clinical work, aimed at diverse audiences across digital platforms.

Our mission is to conceive and deploy innovative interventions to restore motor functions after central nervous system disorders, especially spinal cord injury and to translate our findings into clinical applications capable of improving the quality of life for people with motor impairments.

Please visit the .NeuroRestore website www.neurorestore.swiss to learn more about our mission.

 

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Conceive, script, produce, film and edit immersive and short-form video content adapted to social media and digital platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)

  • Write, produce and edit original content that highlights both fundamental research and clinical projects

  • Participate in field shoots, including laboratory sessions, clinical settings and interactions with patients

  • Ensure post-production and adaptation of content across platforms, maintaining high-quality storytelling and visual consistency

  • Collaborate with the design team to develop a coherent visual identity across communication channels

  • Define and implement an editorial strategy tailored to each platform and target audience, in coordination with EPFL communication teams

  • Plan, schedule and monitor content publication

  • Identify and adapt key messages to engage specific audiences and anticipate emerging communication needs

  • Analyze engagement metrics and continuously refine the content strategy

  • Liaise with media relations teams to identify high-impact stories and propose visual formats suited to traditional and digital media outlets

Profile

  • Degree in multimedia production, digital communication, journalism or a related field

  • Proven experience in creating, filming and editing digital content, especially short formats for social media

  • Strong storytelling and writing skills, with a keen visual sense

  • Mastery of production tools (Adobe suite or equivalent)

  • Ability to work independently and proactively in a multidisciplinary, research-driven environment

  • Fluency in French and English

  • Interest in science, technology and medical communication

We offer

  • A dynamic and inspiring scientific environment at EPFL

  • Direct exposure to cutting-edge clinical and bioengineering research

  • Opportunities to collaborate with top researchers, clinicians and institutional partners

  • Access to high-quality production tools and creative support

  • A full-time position under EPFL with competitive employment conditions

Informations

Contract Start Date : 01.09.2025

Activity Rate : 100%

Contract Type: Fixed term contract (CDD)

Duration: 1 year

Reference: Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.
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