Dissemination &  Communication Manager
Role & Responsibilities

Job Description

The Communication & Dissemination Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of RTD Talos’ communication, dissemination and outreach activities, as well as the portfolio of European and national research and innovation projects in which the organization participates.
The role combines strategic communication, content creation, graphic design, social media management, website management, event organization and communication, coordination with partners and compliance with the outreach and communication requirements of European projects.
The position requires the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, collaborate with technical and scientific teams, and transform complex research results into clear, understandable and attractive communication content.

1. Project Communication & Dissemination
• Promotion, communication and dissemination activities for RTD Talos and the project partners.
• Support the implementation of the project Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation strategies.
• Design of communication activities according to the objectives, timetables and deliverables of each project.
• Development of communication campaigns and promotional actions for the projects.
• Selection of appropriate communication channels and identification of the respective target groups.
• Coordination of dissemination activities among the consortium partners.
• Transformation of technical and scientific results into clear, popular and attractive communication material.
• Monitoring and recording of communication and dissemination activities.
• Support the achievement and monitoring of communication and dissemination indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain records and documentation of communication and dissemination activities for reporting and evaluation purposes.
• Ensure compliance of communication activities with the requirements of European funding programmes and individual projects.
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2. Social Media Management
• Manage the presence and communication of RTD Talos on social media.
• ​​Manage and support the communication of multiple European projects via social media.
• ​​Create content calendars and communication plans.
• Research, write, edit and adapt content for social media.
• ​​Adapt technical and scientific information into content suitable for the general public and social media.
• ​​Design communication campaigns on the occasion of milestones, events, publications, achievements and results of projects.
• Create visuals to accompany social media posts.
• Coordinate content and approval processes with fellow project managers.
• Promote events, webinars, conferences and other project activities.
• Monitor the impact and performance of project social media activities.
• Ensure consistency of the project corporate and visual identity across all platforms.
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3. Website & Content Management
• Manage and regularly update the RTD Talos and project websites.
• Create and publish news and updates about the projects.
• Create content for the websites based on project developments and results.
• Post and manage communication materials.
• Create announcements for events, achievements, publications and other activities.
• Ensuring accuracy and up-to-dateness of information.
• Maintaining consistency in the visual identity and communication style of the websites.
• Coordination with project managers to update content.
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4. Graphic Design & Visual Communication

Design and development of visual communication material for RTD Talos and its projects, such as:
• Logos and visual project identities.
• Visual identity guides and templates.
• Social media graphics.
• Posters.
• Flyers.
• Brochures.
• Newsletters.
• Infographics.
• Certificates.
• Event materials.
• Presentations.
• Promotional materials.
• Other visual material related to the projects.
Ensuring visual consistency and compliance of the material with the visual identity and promotion requirements of the projects and the European Union.
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5. Content Creation & Copywriting
• Writing and editing communication material for corporate purposes.
• Creating news for websites.
• Writing posts and communication campaigns for social media.
• ​​Creating content for newsletters.
• Writing announcements and promotional material for events

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• Creation of updates on the progress and achievements of the projects.
• Development of communication messages for scientific and technical results.
• Adaptation of content to different audiences and communication channels.
• Conversion of complex scientific and technical information into understandable and attractive content.
• Creation of content of different length and format, depending on the needs of each project and communication medium.
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6. Newsletters & Digital Publications
• Coordination with the project manager and creation of project newsletters.
• Collection of updates, news and results from the consortium partners.
• Editing, organization and configuration of the content.
• Design of the format and visual elements of the newsletters.
• Preparation of newsletters for digital distribution.
• Promotion of newsletters through websites and social media.
• Ensuring consistency of visual identity and key messages for each project.
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7. Events, Conferences, Webinars & Meetings
Providing communication support for:
• Conferences.
• Workshops.
• Webinars.
• Networking events.
• General Assembly Meetings.
• Consortium meetings.
• Project presentations and demonstrations.
• Public awareness and engagement activities.
• Corporate events.
Relevant responsibilities include:
• Event promotion.
• Creation of social media posts.
• Creation of website announcements.
• Design of posters and promotional materials.
• Preparation of presentations and visual materials.
• Creation of certificates and other participation materials.
• Post-event communication and outreach.
• Creation of news and posts after events.
• Collection and organization of communication documents.
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8. Corporate Communication – RTD Talos
Supporting the overall communication and promotion of RTD Talos through:
• Management of corporate social media.
• ​​Creation of corporate news and announcements.
• Creation and promotion of job advertisements.
• Design of corporate communication campaigns.
• Communication of corporate milestones and anniversaries.
• Communication of corporate events.
• Creation of presentations and promotional material.
• Creation and updating of website content.
• General corporate promotion actions.
• Development and maintenance of corporate visual material.
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9. European Project Promotion & Compliance
The position plays a key role in ensuring that communication activities meet the requirements of European funding programmes and projects, including:
• Correct use of project logos and visual identities.
• Correct reference to European funding.
• Implementation of the communication guidelines of each project.
• Appropriate promotion of European funding in all communication material.
• Documentation of dissemination activities.
• Collection and organisation of communication evidence.
• Monitoring dissemination objectives and communication indicators (KPIs).
• Contribution to the preparation of periodic and final project reports.
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10. Multi-Project Management
The role involves supporting multiple projects simultaneously, each with different:
• Visual identity.
• Communication strategy.
• Target audiences.
• Dissemination objectives.
• Deliverables.
• Reporting requirements.
• Timelines.
• Consortium partners.
• Communication channels.
Effective prioritization and time and deadline management are therefore required, while ensuring the quality, accuracy and consistency of the produced material.
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11. Digital Tools & Platforms
The position requires systematic use of digital communication and design tools, depending on the needs of the projects, such as:
• Graphic design and visual content creation tools (CANVA).
• Social media management platforms.
• Microsoft Office.
• Presentation and document creation tools.
• Online collaboration and project management tools.
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Key Skills & Abilities
The candidate should have:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Very good writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and take initiatives.
• Attention to detail.
• Creative thinking and visual communication skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate scientific and technical information.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Familiarity with European funded research and innovation projects will be considered a significant advantage.
• Understanding of the concepts of communication, dissemination and exploitation of research results.
• Very good familiarity with digital tools.
• Ability to adapt content to different audiences and communication channels.
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Overall Scope of the Position
The role combines responsibilities that usually correspond to more than one communication function, such as:
Project Communication | Dissemination | Social Media | Content Creation | Copywriting | Graphic Design | Website Management | Newsletters | Event Communication | Corporate Communication | European Project Promotion & Reporting | Partner Coordination
Therefore, the position requires a combination of strategic, creative, technical and organizational skills, as well as the ability to simultaneously manage communication activities for multiple projects and organizational priorities.

Required Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • Previous professional experience in communication, dissemination, digital marketing, content creation and/or social media management.
  • Very good knowledge and practical experience in social media management, especially LinkedIn.
  • Experience in creating and editing written and visual content.
  • Very good knowledge of graphic design tools and digital content creation.
  • Experience in creating graphics, presentations, posters, brochures, newsletters and other communication material.
  • Experience in managing and updating websites and content management systems (CMS).
  • Excellent knowledge of Greek and English, both written and spoken.
  • Excellent written communication, drafting and editing skills in English.
  • Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office and generally high familiarity with digital tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and strict deadlines.
  • Ability to work autonomously, organize and take initiatives.
  • Strong communication, collaboration and coordination skills with different teams and external partners.
  • Attention to detail and consistency in the implementation of visual identities and communication guidelines.
  • Experience in EU-funded research and innovation projects (EU-funded R&I projects) will be considered a significant advantage.
  • Knowledge of the communication, dissemination and promotion requirements of European projects will be considered an additional qualification.
  • Previous experience of collaboration in international/interdisciplinary environments will be considered an advantage.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience in Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, Interreg or other European funding programs.
  • Experience in dissemination & communication work packages.
  • Familiarity with EU visibility and communication requirements.
  • Experience with tools such as Canva or similar design tools.
  • Experience with WordPress, Elementor or other CMS.
  • Experience in creating newsletters.
  • Basic understanding of digital media KPIs and analytics.
  • Experience in creating content on science, technology, research or innovation topics.
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