New jobs online
Three new jobs are posted on our Careers page:
Interim Head of Projects and Development – PEFC, Geneva
Communications Officer – IEC, Geneva
Senior Communications Officer – ITU, Geneva
Good luck!
Insights about Pinterest (in French) from a recent SCMA event
Questions about Pinterest? Find out all about how you can make the most of this platform from Christian Radmilovicth (Owner & Partner at Luxury E-ffiency) who spoke recently at the SCMA (Swiss Community Managers) conference in Lausanne. This video was produced by BREEW (IN FRENCH) and covered on Cominmag. Christian Radmilovicth (pinterest.com/radmilove) has over 1 million subscribers on Pinterest and is one of the first users to have earned money on the platform.
SCMA conference on “the rising social medias” – 14 May 2014 in Lausanne
The conference will be held (in French) at the Maison de la Communication in Lausanne.
Speakers
Christian Radmilovitch (Paris), Digital Luxury Specialist, 1st French national to have monetised his Pinterest account and surpassed 1 million followers, will speak about how to increase visibility and sales on Pinterest.
Mathieu Fivaz, co-founder of Urturn will speak about this platform and the content generated by fans.
Programme
18h00 : Doors open
18h30 : Introduction by SCMA
18h35 : Presentation by Mathieu Fivaz (Urturn)
19h10 : Presentation by Christian Radmilovitch
20h00 : Apéritif
Visit CERN with CIPR – 22 May 2014
Visit CERN! The newly launched CIPR International Swiss Chapter has announced its next event; a chance to visit one of the underground experiments on the Large Hadron Collider. You will also have the opportunity to learn about CERN’s stakeholder communication strategy on a local, national and international level. The event takes place on 22 May.
The event is offered by CERN and free of charge. You must book in advance following the link below. Places are limited and priority will be given to CIPR members.
Hope to see you at CERN on 22 May!
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cipr-international-swiss-chapter-cern-event-registration-11308113873
Workshops for communicators – marketing, presentation skills, writing and media interviews – 13 June 2014
The Geneva Communicators Network is pleased to announce its next workshop day to help communicators in the Geneva region brush up on specific communications tasks.
Four one-day workshops will be run simultaneously, with a networking lunch to allow participants to mingle briefly. Each session will include a combination of theory and practice to help communicators improve their specific skills. The groups will be small (maximum 10) to allow instructors to address each participants specific needs.
Date: Friday 13 June 2014
Time: 0930-16h30
Cost: 450 CHF for GCN members, 580 CHF for non-members (includes lunch and tea/coffee)
Location: International University in Geneva ICC 20, Rte de Pré-Bois – 1215 Geneva 15, Switzerland
Register now>>
Workshop 1: Exploring marketing for communications
As Communicators within your respective organizations, you need to be part of your Organization’s strategic marketing plan. Understanding your role and contributing to its marketing plan, can set you apart and give you an advantage over your colleagues in today’s competitive environment. “Exploring Marketing: A Creative Learning Approach” is a tried and tested knowledge-based program that solidly reinforces the principles and concepts of contemporary marketing. Before long, you will feel comfortable and confident with marketing terms and concepts.
More information>>
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Workshop 2: Improving presentation skills for communicators
Communication implies a two way process, whether it is one to one or within a group. Do you know how effective you are as a communicator? Are your presentations effective? Are your messages reaching the right people in the best way? How are you perceived as a communicator? In a context where people are submerged in information, we need to find news ways to connect with our audiences. If you can demonstrate value or benefit of what you’re saying, you’ll keep the audience focused on you! This workshop will help you answer those questions and help to perfect your capacity as an effective communicator. Participants will be filmed throughout the workshop in order to maximize the experience with ongoing feedback from the trainers. Seeing yourself on video provides an additional value both during and after the workshop.
More information >>
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Workshop 3: Effective writing for communicators
Communicating effectively is getting harder. In most office environments, people are overloaded with messages and are increasingly time-poor. This workshop has been designed for those that need to communicate regularly and get results, but may not have had previous writing training. It will look at what effective communication looks like today and and show you how you can write memorable messages that your audience will want to read.
More information >>
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Workshop 4: Media interviews for communicators
This practical and interactive course will give you the skills for media interviews with the press, TV or radio. Given by a former BBC foreign correspondent, it will strip away misconceptions about what the media wants. It will show you how to control the interview and feel confident when speaking to journalists. As well as learning how the media operates and what the interviewer is looking for, you’ll be given mock radio and on camera interviews to give you a realistic experience
More information >>
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Open Day at multinationals in Geneva – 5-9 May 2014
The Groupement des Entreprises Multinationales (GEM), which brings together 81 companies, Swiss and foreign multinationals, has organised Open Days at five major companies in Geneva: DuPont, Cargill, Thomson Reuters, Firmenich and Procter&Gamble. The Open Days include round-tables, presentations and company tours. Registration and further details (in French)>>
Visual Language and Graphic Facilitation Workshop, Lausanne, 1 & 2 May 2014
An interesting workshop coming up in May:
Visual language and graphic facilitation workshop
Maison de la Communication, Lausanne, Thursday 1 & Friday 2 May
An introduction to the techniques of using hand-drawn visuals in a range of professional contexts, including group facilitation, coaching and training.
You will learn the basics of visual language and how to use a mix of simple drawings, colour, words and metaphors to develop and share ideas, record presentations and meetings, and engage and energize groups.
Thinking that you can draw is absolutely not a prerequisite— if the techniques interest you and you’re prepared to experiment, please join us. We will spend a large proportion of the time each day practising and sharing within the group.
Engage both your right and your left brain and have fun!
Further details are available here (pdf) >>
Space is limited, so reserve your place now! The deadline for registration is 16 April.
Five free places available for three day course on communication planning and research in Geneva, May 2014
We are pleased to announce that there are five places available for members free-of-charge to follow a three day masters-level course on communication research and planning scheduled in Geneva for May 2014.
The course is offered by the International University in Geneva and is part of its Masters in Media and Communications. The course will be taught be Dr Jon White, a renown author and consultant in this field. Those who complete the course can consider using the credits towards completing a masters, if all conditions are fulfilled.
Dates: Thursday – Saturday; 1-3 May 2014; 09h30-17h00
Cost: Free of charge: participants will have to cover lunches, transport and cost of text book (optional)
Registration: email the University Registrar to register: registrar@iun.ch – but be quick, only five places are available!
Location: the course will be held at the International University in Geneva – ICC 20, Rte de Pré-Bois – 1215 Geneva 15, Switzerland
Further information on the course: Participants are introduced to an analysis of public relations theory and practice and guided on the planning and evaluation of public relations and communication programs. During the course, participants develop an academic and practical insight into best practices in corporate and marketing communication. Topics covered include: Defining evaluation, Points of evaluation in the communication process, Gathering information – basic research methods, Basic media evaluation techniques, Evaluation structures and processes, Online PR measurement, Measuring relationships, Getting budget for research.
Further information on the lecturer: Dr. White is a consultant in management and organisation development, public affairs, public relations and corporate communications management and has worked in public and private sector organisations in Europe, the United States, South Africa, Australia, and Canada. He has been involved in the development of university communication programs in Canada, UK and Switzerland. Dr. White has written articles and books on corporate communications practice, including “How to Understand and Manage Public Relations”, “Strategic Communications Management: Making Public Relations Work” and contributed to the “Excellence in Public Relations and Communications Management” series led by Professor James Grunig. A chartered psychologist, Dr White holds a doctorate in psychology from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
New comms jobs in Geneva
New communication job openings in Geneva region:
Editorial Programme Manager – ISO, Geneva
Head of Major Donor Relations, WWF Gland
Good luck!
CIPR launches Swiss chapter
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations is launching a Swiss Chapter.
The new Swiss chapter will be part of CIPR International, the sector group for professional communicators who work in an international context, or who wish to develop their careers in an international direction.
The inaugural CIPRI Swiss event will take place at 17h00 on 3 April at Edwards Lifesciences in Nyon and is open to CIPR members and non-members. If you’re interested in learning more about the CIPR and how being a member could enhance your professional development, and the success of your business, please come along. Future events will take place in Geneva, Bern and Zurich.
Registration for the event on 3 April is now open
Please note that places are limited and registration is treated on a first come, first served basis.
The CIPRI Swiss Committee looks forward to meeting you on 3 April.