Berner Fachhochschule
Zollikofen
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Communications Specialist (Research / Text) (80%)
- 11 March 2026
- 80%
- Zollikofen
Job summary
Join HAFL to enhance research communication and share impactful stories. Experience a dynamic work environment with creative freedom and supportive colleagues.
Tasks
- Advance BFH-HAFL's research communication and storytelling.
- Write and edit content for various communication channels.
- Coordinate production of the focusHAFL magazine and events.
Skills
- Degree in communication, media studies, or journalism; PR experience preferred.
- Strong editorial skills in German, with English and French proficiency.
- Familiarity with digital tools and a service-oriented mindset.
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About the job
What you will do here
- Advance the research communication of BFH-HAFL and tell exciting stories about projects, services, and events
- Write, edit, and proofread contributions for internal and external communication channels (magazine, web, social media, intranet)
- Plan and coordinate content and production of the focusHAFL magazine
- Communicatively support HAFL events such as graduation ceremonies or the Swiss Agricultural Policy Forum
- Manage topics and channels in the newsroom and keep an overview
- Advise internal departments and assist with communication projects as well as printed materials (e.g., flyers)
- Collaborate in internal HAFL teams as well as in BFH-wide topic and working groups
What you ideally bring with you
- University degree in communication, media studies, journalism, or related fields
- Several years of experience in corporate communications, media, or PR – preferably with a connection to research
- A strong editorial voice, confident German language skills, and good French and English skills
- Confidence in handling digital channels and tools (Microsoft 365, MS Teams, SharePoint, etc.) as well as agile working methods and AI-supported applications
- Well-structured working style and a service-oriented personality who keeps an overview and enjoys working in a lively team
- Last but not least: enthusiasm for topics related to sustainability, agriculture, forestry, and food
Some of our advantages upfront
- Great freedom in shaping your work and plenty of room for your ideas, creativity, and decision-making
- A "colorful bunch" of cheerful people with very different backgrounds, views, and experiences awaits you
- Work together with smart minds from various professional fields who, like you, want to make a difference
- A casual, relaxed, and respectful atmosphere with lots of helpfulness
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application process
application process
Cornelia Caputi
HR Consultant
T +41 31 910 21 82
The School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL)
At HAFL , a department of BFH, we connect people, nature, and technology for sustainable development. As a pioneering think tank, we produce and convey knowledge for today’s and tomorrow’s world – solid, fresh, flexible.
