Arnaud Marsollier

Head Media & Digital / Media Spokesperson at CERN

Arnaud Marsollier has a diverse work experience in the field of communications and media. Arnaud started their career as an Outreach Coordinator at Planète Sciences in 1998, before moving on to become a Communications & Outreach Officer at Association Française d'Astronomie in 2000. Arnaud later worked as a Freelance Science Journalist at Editions Atlas from 2004 to 2007.

Arnaud then transitioned to a role at the Air and Space National Museum in 2004, where they served as the Planetarium Manager. Arnaud was responsible for equipment and team management, as well as the development of new contents and partnerships.

In 2007, Arnaud joined CERN as the Communications Manager for the ASPERA European astroparticle physics network. Arnaud was involved in developing and managing the communication strategy, as well as editing web content and organizing exhibitions.

Arnaud's next role was as the Head of Communications at the National Institute for Nuclear & Particle Physics of CNRS, where they worked from 2009 to 2014. Arnaud was responsible for developing the communications strategy, managing and coordinating communications for the institute, and reporting to the director.

In 2013, Arnaud returned to CERN as the Head of Press, overseeing the overall management of the organization's press office and also serving as the media spokesperson.

Most recently, starting in 2019, Arnaud has been working at the European Space Agency (ESA) as the Head of the Content Unit, responsible for the creation and management of content for the agency.

Overall, Arnaud Marsollier has gained significant experience and expertise in media, communications, and outreach throughout their career.

Arnaud Marsollier earned a Master's degree in Science Communications from Grenoble University - France in 2004-2005. Before that, they completed a Licentiate degree in Maths physics & computing at Pierre and Marie Curie University from 1994-1998. Arnaud also obtained a Baccalauréat série C in Physics Mathematics from Lycée Condorcet Paris IX in 1992-1993. Additionally, they attended Lycée Jacques Decour where they earned a bac C, though the timeframe is unspecified. Arnaud Marsollier also attended Lycee Louis le Grand, but no degree or field of study information is available for that institution.

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  • Head Media & Digital / Media Spokesperson

    May, 2023 - present

  • Head Of Press

    July, 2013

  • Communications Manager

    January, 2007

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