The Bochum University of Applied Sciences is an innovative university with locations in Bochum and Velbert / Heiligenhaus in the green heart of the Ruhr area. What distinguishes us? Close to practice and close links to the economy – regional, supra-regional and international. We think interdisciplinary, act sustainably and offer the best conditions for excellent training, research and further education.

The Department 3 – Communication – is responsible for the brand management, internal and external communication, central university and study program marketing, events and the editorial office of the central websites for all three locations of the university. From 05.10.2026 to 11.01.2027 with the option for the subsequent parental leave, we are looking for a*n until 31.12.2027

(EC 12 TV-L)

It is a temporary part-time employment with a regular weekly working time of 31,864 hours. You write and edit press releases, news and event announcements for the university website, ensure a uniform, high-school language style and maintain the press distributor as well as the associated network work. You run the internal editorial conference of the communication team, prepare the meetings, moderate them and control a targeted theme flow. You serve external media enquiries and provide appropriate experts from the University of Applied Sciences for interviews and statements. You advise university members on press appearances and interviews. You edit image requests and maintain the image archive including metadata, keyword assignment and image rights information. You perform tasks in crisis communication and ensure a fast, transparent information transfer to internal and external stakeholders. You perform regular monitoring of relevant key figures (e.g. media resonance, visitor numbers of the website) and derive recommendations for reporting and optimization.

You have completed your studies in journalism or communication or communication Media sciences and an education as a editorin/Journalistin. You have proven professional experience in a comparable position. You have knowledge and practice in the implementation of texts and contributions in all forms of journalistic representation as well as in the possibilities for visualization. You have excellent expressiveness and good English skills. You know the journalistic due diligence, the press code and media law, including copyright and personal rights.

Attractive remuneration: by pay group 12 TV-L Learning together: extensive further education on professional and personal development Work & Life in Balance: thanks to flexible working time design and mobile work Wide network: diverse projects in the context of interdisciplinary cooperation with those responsible for research, teaching and administration Best supplied: Mensa, Cafeteria and many other benefits

What is still our hearts: Based on our concept of equality, we are particularly pleased with the application of suitable women. The university is certified as a family-friendly university.

Applications for suitable disabled persons or Equalized persons within the meaning of SGB IX are expressly desired.