CERN Courier Editor

What you'll do

Do you have a desire to work in a unique international environment communicating the latest progress in particle physics?

You will join the Stakeholder Relations Sector (SR), Education, Communications and Outreach (ECO) group that is responsible for generating public engagement with CERN’s activities and with fundamental research, fostering community-building and raising awareness of CERN’s societal impact.

The group is composed of professionals covering all its activities: writers, media officers, graphic and web designers, social media specialists, education specialists, exhibition developers, photographers and video editors, as well as event organisers.

CERN Courier is the international magazine for high-energy physics, established in 1959, with an estimated 100,000 readers of its print and online versions worldwide. Published six times per year, the magazine also has a regularly updated website, social media channels, and a strategic presence at conferences and events.

Reporting to the Head of the Content section, you will take on the full editorial responsibility of the CERN Courier and will lead the title’s print and online presence.

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Your responsibilities

Lead, sign off and develop the strategic direction of the CERN Courier.
Liaise with the CERN and global high-energy physics communities to keep the magazine at the forefront of particle physics and neighbouring fields.
Commission and edit expert-authored feature articles.
Write news, features and other articles.
Carry out picture research, fact check, proofread.
Manage and grow the cerncourier.com website and @CERNCourier social media accounts.
Supervise and mentor the magazine’s editorial team.
Collaborate closely with the remote production manager and the in-house marketing officer, as well as teams across CERN.

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Your profile

A proven track record of research in particle physics or a closely related subject.
Proven experience in an editorial / communications role.
Experience in managing multiple tasks and meeting strict deadlines.
Proven editorial experience on a science magazine.
Experience of managing social media channels.
Graphics/design & web development skills.
PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Particle Physics or a related field.

Your skills

Strategic communications planning.
Text editing and proof-reading.
Stakeholder relationship management.
Internal communications.
Social media.
Works conscientiously and reliably; delivers on promises.
Maintains a positive outlook even in difficult situations; demonstrates resilience and persistence in response to setbacks and adversity.
Follows through on new ideas and innovations; plans and implements application.
Utilises effective negotiation techniques to achieve long-term results acceptable to all parties involved.
Recognises what is essential; discriminates between important and peripheral information and is able to see the whole picture.
Exceptional level of written and spoken English, with a commitment to learn French.

Ideal start date: 01/10/2026

Contract duration (in months): 60

Grade range: 6

Benchmark job: 5A0020 - Communications/Public Relations /External Relations Professional

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Team supervision

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum net entry-salary of 9236 Swiss Francs per month, increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks 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, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
You have relevant qualifications and professional experience.
If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions.
Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

You will need these documents to complete your application

Your CV (English or French)
Any document you consider relevant to your application

Your CERNDepartment

The SR sector implements CERN’s international relations strategy, fostering global support and partnerships to advance CERN’s scientific and societal missions.

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Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

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