Communication Manager

The IMDEA Software Institute (Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies in Software Development Technologies) is a non-profit research institute under the umbrella of the Regional Government of Madrid, Spain. The Institute’s goal is to perform the research of excellence required to devise methods that enable the cost-effective development of software products with sophisticated functionality and high quality, i.e., secure, reliable, and efficient.

More information about the Institute can be found at https://software.imdea.org

Description

The Institute seeks to disseminate its research results and their impact on society among the general public. Additionally, the Institute wants to enhance its visibility, in line with the high-quality research results it obtains.

To reach these objectives, the Institute is looking for an on-site communication manager, who will report directly to the Institute management. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, media relations, and content creation abilities. The incumbent should be able to prepare a variety of communication items (media releases, blogs, vlogs, news articles, announcements) in close collaboration and consultation with the researchers at the Institute, as well as manage the Institute’s social media platforms. The job requires occasional travel to events within the Region of Madrid and sometimes elsewhere in Spain.

Tasks (non-exhaustive)

• Proactively find topics / news worthy of being disseminated, and prepare media releases aimed at a general audience.
• Interact continuously with the Institute researchers to detect items that can be the subject of a dissemination action.
• Identify communication needs, weaknesses, goals.
• Elaborate and periodically revise a communication plan addressing the needs of the Institute.
• Establish a fluid relationship with main media outlets (newspapers, radio, tv).
• Manage social media.
• Manage internal communication.
• Update web pages (news).
• Support for dissemination of external events.
• Design / elaborate dissemination material.
• Support the design and coordination of research dissemination activities.

Profile

• Very good command of Spanish (native or bilingual) and English (C1 level or equivalent required).
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Very good writing skills.
• We expect the successful candidate to be proactive and able to interact with the relevant actors on a continuous basis (media, communication personnel from the Regional Government and other Institutions such as the IMDEA Institutes, Universities, etc.)
• Candidates should exhibit a high degree of independence within the established objectives.
• The ideal candidate will have proven previous experience (three years or more) in a similar / related position.
• Candidates should have the ability to understand scientific and technical concepts and reformulate them to reach the general public.
• Acquaintance with the use of usual computer tool suites is expected.

Additional capabilities

• Degree or proven studies / courses in any area related to this position.
• Working proficiency in the use of graphical design tools.
• Working proficiency in the use of video editing tools.

Our offer

We offer a full-time permanent contract. IMDEA Software considers the capabilities of its staff as the most valuable asset and pays special attention to their training. We offer flexible working conditions to reconcile personal life with work. The Institute is goal-focused, and the evaluation of performance is based on the achievement of objectives.

The selected candidate will work with outstanding professionals and researchers of world level in a dynamic, international environment, with constant interaction with cutting-edge research that foster learning new skills and acquiring new capabilities.

Starting date

The starting date will be as soon as possible, once the selection process has been completed.

How to apply?

Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ selecting the option Other and reference code 2025-01-other-comm-mng. Applications submitted by any other means will not be taken into consideration.

The deadline for applications is February 4th, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive.

Applications must be in English and include:

• A short presentation letter.
• A CV (max. four pages).

The CV should contain link(s) to relevant past work and achievements of the candidate, or to a portfolio showing them. For works performed as part of a team, the candidate should clearly identify their role and participation in the final result. Applications that do not meet the previous requirements may not be taken into account.

The recruitment process will comply with the IMDEA Software Institute’s OTM-R Policy.

For inquiries about the position, please contact .