The EGI.eu Dissemination Officer will create engaging, high quality copy and graphics for EGI’s websites, newsletters, leaflets, articles and external communications channels, including social media sites. The Dissemination Officer will also assist in promoting the organisation through attending events around Europe, and will work to publicise EGI's two major annual conferences, the Technical Forum and the User Forum. They will work in a small central team of a Dissemination Manager, Science Writer and NGI Dissemination Coordinator, with additional support from a geographically dispersed team around Europe. They will be skilled at communicating complex technical or scientific content to audiences ranging from the general public and policy/decision makers to academics and technical experts. Reporting to the Dissemination Manager, they will have a strong background in science/technical writing or public relations for events. The post would also suit candidates with good experience of graphic design and desktop publishing.

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To create content and graphics for EGI.eu’s various dissemination channels (e.g. website, articles, newsletters, posters, leaflets, etc.) [40%]

To interview technical experts within the EGI Collaboration and its collaborating projects to produce written articles and videos. [30%]

To maintain the content on the website, wiki site, social media channels and intranet. [20%]

To contribute and implement the EGI.eu dissemination strategy. [10%]

With the Chief Administrative Officer to contribute to the EGI.eu dissemination strategy and to supports its implementation.

With the Director as a source of material for the monthly Director’s letter.

With the Senior Management Teams as a source of material for the quarterly newsletter, website and wiki.

With the EGI.eu staff and other members of the EGI community to gather material for news articles and stories.

Excellent written English.

Good experience in graphic design and desktop publishing.

Previous experience in science journalism, technical writing, public relations or the public understanding of science.