Communications Specialist – UZH.ai Initiative

Your responsibilities

• Develop a communication strategy and implement it across web, social, newsletter, and internal platforms (Share-point)
• Translate AI research, teaching and internal staff stories into engaging content
• Build community and campaigns around UZH.ai activities
• Assist in organizing events and outreach
• Maintain and update UZH.ai website & social media
• Track impact metrics and continuously optimize communication efforts
• Coordinate with the central communications team and integrate activities into the overall UZH communication.

Your profile

• Degree in communications, media, marketing, or related field
• Initial professional experience in communications, PR, digital media, etc.
• Excellent writing/storytelling skills in English (and German; bilingual is a plus)
• Interest in AI, able to explain complex topics simply
• Structured, proactive, team-oriented
• Familiar with CMS, analytics, social media management and multimedia content production

What we offer

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Location

Strategic Projects / Project Digital Charter

Information on your application

Please submit via the online portal by 17 August 2025, including CV, motivation letter, references, and qualifications.
Interviews will be planned ad-hoc with suitable candidates. The aim is to make a decision by the end of August with a preferred starting date in October.

Further information

Questions about the job

Ruben Kranendonk
Project Leader UZH.ai Initiative
ruben.kranendonk@uzh.ch

Working at UZH

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!