Stiftung Pro Juventute
Zürich
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Specialist and Project Manager Media Literacy (MediaMentor) 80%
- 07 May 2026
- 80%
- Zürich
Job summary
At Pro Juventute, we empower children and youth in Switzerland. Join a supportive environment fostering collaboration and positive impact.
Tasks
- Lead content development for the MediaMentor program and manage projects.
- Ensure high-quality educational content through research and expert collaboration.
- Engage students and teachers in participatory content creation and evaluations.
Skills
- Degree in media education, communication, psychology or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of media literacy and pedagogical methods.
- Excellent communication and strategic thinking abilities.
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About the job
«All children and young people grow up strengthened, confident and joyful - in a supportive environment and a society that enables participation.»
This is our vision and currently around 200 employees and over 1000 volunteers throughout Switzerland are committed to it with great dedication and passion. With our offerings such as the emergency number 147, parent letters, application training, media usage workshops and many more, we support children and young people as well as their parents on a daily basis.
In 2023, Pro Juventute introduced collegial leadership as an organisational form. Decisions are made in circles. Responsibility is distributed across roles instead of being concentrated with hierarchical superiors. We place great value on participation, leadership, communication and transparency throughout the entire team.
Would you also like to help shape and have a positive impact on children and young people in Switzerland? Then strengthen our team!
What are the tasks awaiting you?
As the «Content Manager MediaMentor» you are responsible for the content and professional development of the media literacy offering « MediaMentor ».
- Lead and coordination of content development through project management as well as creation, review and updating of modules around «Dealing with digital media» involving experts
- Ensuring the professional quality of content and didactic methods through literature research and external experts
- Participation in the further development of impact measurement and implementation of findings from evaluations and analyses
- Linking MediaMentor to the foundation’s strategy as well as participation in strategic bodies and contributing insights to the media literacy programme
- Involving pupils and teachers in the participatory development of content (e.g. workshops, surveys, co-creation) and maintaining relevant networks (schools, teacher training colleges, associations)
- Conducting testing and co-creation formats with school classes and teachers
- Professional representation of MediaMentor internally and externally as well as contributing to presentations, annual report and onboarding of new employees
What profile do you bring?
- Expert knowledge in media literacy, media education, didactics and media use by children and young people
- University degree in (media) education, communication/media studies, psychology, social work or similar
- Experience in (agile) project management and participatory processes with children and young people
- Experience in academic work and social research
- Good knowledge of the Swiss education and professional landscape including networks
- Organisational talent and overview of complex topics
- Strategic and analytical thinking for developing independent solutions
- Independent, resilient and flexible working style with high initiative
- Strong communication skills, empathy and hands-on mentality
- Networked, innovative and cooperative thinking
- Negotiation skills and quick familiarisation with new subject areas
- Creative, confident appearance
What you can look forward to!
- Meaning in your daily work! Your work always has an impact, whether directly or indirectly, on the well-being of children and young people in Switzerland
- Highly motivated team that works together
- 40-hour working week with flexible working hours and a generous mobile office arrangement
- Time to recharge: 6 weeks holiday per year
- 5 paid training days (equivalent to 40 hours regardless of workload), which can be used freely
- 6 weeks paternity leave / 20 weeks maternity leave (from 2nd year of service)
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents!
Contact
HR Specialist
Pro Juventute Foundation
Phone:+41 44 256 77 17