Job Reference
375_25_MNG_C_ATCO
Position
Audiovisual & Multimedia Communications Officer
Closing Date
Tuesday, 29 July, 2025
Reference:
375_25_MNG_C_ATCO
Job title:
Audiovisual & Multimedia Communications Officer
About BSC
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
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We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.
We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
Context And Mission
Multimedia and audiovisual contents are fundamental to successful communication. This is particularly evident in the communication of science and technology, where complex concepts must be conveyed effectively and clearly. One of the objective of the BSC Communication team is to promote the use of these tools and explore new creative formats to showcase the work of the BSC to different stakeholders, including the general public, the media and collaborating companies, among others.
We are looking for a dynamic Communications Officer to join the BSC Communications Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating audiovisual, multiplatform and transmedia content, as well as investigating new communication formats aimed at enhancing the organisation's branding and engagement across various digital and traditional platforms.
Key Duties
Plan, produce, and edit audiovisual content (videos, podcasts, animations, etc.) for display on websites, social media or exhibitions, among others.Collaborate with the communications team to develop multimedia and transmedia strategies and new audiovisual narratives aligned with the overall communication goals.Manage video and photo shoots, including scripting, filming, lighting, and sound.Management and coordination of filming with third parties.Ensure visual consistency and brand identity across all multimedia materials.Manage multimedia archives and maintain organized storage of audiovisual content.Support live streaming of events, webinars, and virtual meetings when necessary.Monitor trends in digital communication and propose innovative formats or tools.Ensure all audiovisual and multimedia content meets technical, legal, and accessibility standards.Collaborate in other communications tasks, when required.
Requirements
EducationCommunication, audiovisual, journalism studies, or a related field.Essential Knowledge and Professional ExperienceThree years of experience in producing audiovisual and multimedia content. Experience in science and technology communication will be a plus.Exceptional communication skillsAdditional Knowledge and Professional ExperienceEnglish fluency.Experience in an international environment, ideally in a research center.CompetencesAbility to combine innovation and freshness in formats and rigor in content.Ability to translate complex technical language and ideas into language easily comprehensible to non-specialists.Ability to work in a team.Proactive and dynamic attitude.
Conditions
The position will be located at BSC within the Management DepartmentWe offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation proceduresDuration:
Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget durationHolidays:
23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreementSalary:
we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in BarcelonaStarting date:
asap
Applications procedure and process
Applications procedure and process
All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain:
A full CV in English including contact detailsA cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered.A portfolio with different projects of relevance
Development of the recruitment process
The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición"). The recruitment process consists of two phases:
Curriculum Analysis:
Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position.
- 40 pointsInterview phase:
The highest-rated candidates at the curriculum level will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources. In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience related to the position, as well as the required personal competencies, will be evaluated.
- 60 points. A minimum of 30 points out of 60 must be obtained to be eligible for the position.
The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women.
In accordance with OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during the process.
The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes. For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact recruitment@bsc.es. For more information, please follow this link.
Deadline
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.
OTM-R principles for selection processes
BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.
BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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