Social Media Manager & Content Creator (m/f/d)

Are you passionate about social media, storytelling, and science? Do you enjoy translating complex research into engaging content that reaches and inspires broad audiences?  

We are looking for a hands-on, digitally native

Social Media Manager and Content Creator (m/f/d)

fulltime, 40 hours per week, contract of 1.5 years (parental leave replacement) 

As Social Media Manager and Content Creator, you are comfortable experimenting with formats, leveraging AI tools in day-to-day work, and contributing to meaningful, accurate, and responsible science communication in an international research environment. 

At CeMM, you will operate at the forefront of biomedical research and help communicate discoveries that aim to improve human health. As part of our PR & communications team, you will combine creativity, scientific curiosity, and digital expertise, using modern formats and AI-enabled workflows to produce impactful content and shape how our research is shared with the public. 

Your role

• Manage and further develop CeMM’s social media presence (e.g. LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Bluesky, FB, YouTube) via Social Media Management tool. 

• Plan, create and publish high-quality, audience-oriented content (video und visual content production) to communicate scientific topics in an accessible way  

• Work closely with scientists to translate complex research into compelling narratives for non-specialist audiences  

• Contribute to editorial planning and ensure consistent messaging across platforms  

• Apply and explore AI-based tools for content creation, editing, and communication workflows 

• Maintain and update CeMM’s website, intranet, and other communication channels  

• Monitor performance metrics and optimize content based on data-driven insights  

• Support internal communication and institutional storytelling  

Your profile

• Master’s degree in communications, media, life sciences, or a related field  

• Proven experience in science communication and social media management for research institutions, academic organizations or a strongly related field 

• Strong practical skills in content creation, including:  

• video production (filming, editing)  

• photography 

• graphic design for visual storytelling  

• Confident use of social media platforms and formats, with a good understanding of current trends and audience engagement  

• Experience with AI tools for content creation or communication is an advantage  

• Excellent written and spoken English; good German skills are beneficial  

• Hands-on, proactive working style with strong organizational skills  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines  

• Interest in biomedical research and motivation to communicate science responsibly and accurately 

About the institute 

The mission of CeMM, the Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences is to achieve maximum scientific innovation in molecular medicine to improve healthcare. At CeMM, an international and creative team of scientists and medical doctors pursues free-minded basic life science research in a large and vibrant hospital environment of outstanding medical tradition and practice. CeMM’s research is based on post-genomic technologies and focuses on societally important diseases, such as immune disorders and infections, cancer and metabolic disorders. CeMM operates in a unique mode of super-cooperation, connecting biology with medicine, experiments with computation, discovery with translation, and science with society and the arts. CeMM discovers and develops technologies to explore human biology with the purpose of defeating disease at its roots. Because Science is our Medicine! CeMM trains a modern blend of biomedical scientists and is located at the campus of the General Hospital and the Medical University of Vienna. 

CeMM is a proud recipient of the HR Excellence in Research Award (HRS4R). This award demonstrates that CeMM cares about the well-being of its staff, that the recruitment process is open, fair, and transparent, and that CeMM provides professional appraisals and career development procedures. CeMM employs more than 300 members, including auxiliary groups, from 47 nationalities. The working language is English. The Institute promotes equal opportunities and is home to a mix of different talents, backgrounds, and competencies.

We offer

• A place in an experienced, interdisciplinary, and international team at one of Europe's leading life science institutes. Relocation support is provided for candidates moving from abroad.
• A vibrant community life, with a wide range of social, cultural, and sports activities organized by the institute.
• Comprehensive benefits, including full insurance coverage, on-site health services (general practitioner, psychologist, and more), and a subsidized cafeteria.
• Competitive annual salary (gross) starting from EUR 55,000 on a full-time basis, based on qualifications and experience 
• A 40-hour working week, with structured core hours (Monday–Thursday 9:00–15:00, Friday 9:00–13:00) and the option of one work-from-home day per week.
• Meaningful, purpose-driven work, with genuine investment in your long-term career development.

Application details 

Please apply online:  with a cover letter explaining your strengths and qualifications in relation to the open position at CeMM, your CV and the contact details of 2 referees.

Application deadline: 05.06.2026

Additional information

City Vienna Position type Full-time employee Start of work 01.07.2026

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