12722 - Communication Specialist

**CMCC Position cod. 12722**
**Communication Specialist**
Deadline: June 15th, 2025

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**

Are you ready to bring your creativity and talent for impactful storytelling to a team that empowers change through climate education and knowledge sharing? Join us and help shape and share our story, engaging stakeholders, amplifying our message, and disseminating research results.
We are looking for a Communication Specialist to support the CMCC Advanced Training and Education Center (ATEC).
**ABOUT US**
CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.

CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision-making processes. To achieve climate research objectives at the highest international standards, we invest in training all our talents, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel.

At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment. Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.

Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth. We are now embarking on a new chapter of our journey that will further boost CMCC’s global position in climate change research Together

**ROLE**

The Communication Specialist will report to the Director of the Advanced Training and Education Center.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Communication Specialist will support ATEC, as follows:

- Develop and implement communication strategies for an impactful and professional communication
- Manage internal and external communication activities in the ATEC business lines.
- Improve the available communication toolkit for both extraordinary and day-to-day activities.
- Maintain, update, and optimize ATEC web pages and channels. Particular attention will be dedicated to the development of the image and reputation of ATEC.
- Identify and establish collaborations with relevant media outlets, journalists, universities, and strategic partners to increase outreach and visibility.
- Develop news updates to ensure effective external communication.
- Create engaging visuals, infographics, and materials to inform and disseminate about ATEC activities.
- Manage social media channels, from planning to monitoring and analysis of engagement metrics.

**REQUIREMENTS**

We are looking for a motivated person with the following requirements:

- At least 5 years of experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and activities.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Italian
- Experience in managing editorial content.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail as well as ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
- Experience with the most common CMS, with a particular focus on WordPress and mailing list management tools (i.e. Mailup, Mailchimp, etc.).
- Strong command of common design software to create graphics independently.
- Experience in outreach activities, including media relations, partnerships with universities, and engagement with key stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with other members of the teams
- Willingness to travel in Italy and abroad.
- Proficiency in office tools, like GSuite and Office suite.

Nice to have:

- Experience in the following fields: Climate Science and related fields, Education and Training, Climate Change Education.
- Knowledge of languages other than English.
- Knowledge of national or EU-funded programmes (e.g. Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and related funding frameworks).

**DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**
- Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
- Contract and gross annual salary will be based on qualifications and working experience.
- The appointment period will initially be 12 months and renewable pending a positive evaluation.
- Welfare benefits are included.
- Flexible working time as per internal policies.
- Support during the immigration process, if needed.

**PROTECTED CATEGORY**
Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition.
Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs 147/2015 (for repatriates) or Dl 78/2010 (for for