This year in the EGU26 Press Centre we have one vacancy, for a science communicator who has experience in science writing to work with us during the EGU26 General Assembly that will be held in Vienna, Austria and online, from 3-8 May. The successful candidate will be required to attend the General Assembly in-person in Vienna. Applications from geoscience PhD candidates, postdocs and recently graduated people with experience in science communication are very welcome.

This is a paid opportunity for a budding science communicator to gain experience in the workings of a press office at a major scientific conference, and to interact with journalists and other professional science communicators. The successful applicant will join the team assisting the EGU communications staff and the journalists at the press centre and is expected to help run and cover the week’s press conferences. Other tasks include reporting on the events at the General Assembly through writing blog posts and visual media content. 

The position is targeted towards PhD candidates, post-doctoral researchers, and those recently graduated in the fields of science communication/journalism, or Earth, planetary or space sciences, with some background in science outreach. Applicants must have experience in science writing, journalism or visual science communication specifically, have an expert command of English, good computer skills, and a demonstrable ability to rapidly summarise complex information into polished, accurate narratives. 

Further information

• Press Assistants will be allowed to submit an abstract during their working week, but cannot be lead convener on any session or event. Please ask for more information if you are unsure if this applies to you.
• Only applicants with an EU or Swiss passport are allowed to work at the EGU General Assembly.
• A free transport ticket for Vienna for the week of the meeting, and free registration for the General Assembly EGU26 will be provided.
• Tax regulations in your home country could obligate you to pay income taxes on the amount earned at the EGU General Assembly (including travel money). The respective taxation is your responsibility.

Work hours and payment

Press assistants will need to be in Vienna from Sunday afternoon on the 3 May and should expect to work from early in the morning Monday 4 May until late on Friday 8 May. You should expect to work around 40 hours and will receive a wage of €19.75 p/h. Press assistants also receive additional support towards travel expenses that can be claimed back after the meeting, and complimentary breakfast and lunch at the press centre from Monday through Friday.

Applications must include

• Cover letter and CV (one page each) summarising relevant experience
• Two samples of recent science communication work (published or unpublished). One sample should clearly demonstrate your ability to produce high-quality work on a quick turnaround (e.g., a conference report or summary). Please note the approximate time taken to complete this specific sample. Please note that pieces written using Generative AI will not be considered. 

Application documents (in English) should be submitted by email in a single file to the EGU Head of Communications Hazel Gibson at vacancy@egu.eu. Hazel can also be contacted for informal enquiries by calling +49-89-2050-76341. We particularly encourage applications from people who are from under-represented communities in the sciences to get in touch, please contact us if you have any additional questions. The deadline for applications is 26 November 2025.

The European Geosciences Union (EGU, www.egu.eu) is Europe’s premier geosciences organisation, dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences for the benefit of humanity, worldwide. The EGU organises a General Assembly that attracts more than 18,000 scientists each year, as well as dozens of reporters. The meeting’s sessions cover a wide range of topics, including volcanology, planetary exploration, the Earth’s internal structure, atmosphere and climate, as well as energy and resources.

Image in header: Stacy Phillips, EGU Artist (not) in Residence 2021

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