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Communications Officer EEB - European Environmental Bureau

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European Environmental Bureau

Brussels, Belgium

We are looking for a committed communications expert with a passion for environment to work in our Communications Unit and in close cooperation with the EU Policy Officers.

The work consists of:

  • Drafting, editing and delivering press releases for national and international media;
  • Proofreading and editing documents written by non-native speakers;
  • Coordinating publications: layout, contact with printers, and distribution (including supervision of outsourced work). This includes EEB’s quarterly newsletter, ‘Metamorphosis’;
  • Maintaining good relations with press contacts in and beyond Brussels and updating the media database;
  • Occasionally, organising press conferences and inviting media to EEB events;
  • Monitoring press coverage;
  • Compiling and editing EEB’s activity reports;
  • Updating the web site;
  • Advising the Policy Officers on publicity and outreach opportunities;
  • Developing ideas on how to improve EEB’s visibility at national level;
  • Contributing to further develop EEB’s communication strategy.

Qualities and experiences:

  • High level of written and spoken English (native speaker or equivalent); knowledge of French desirable, knowledge of other European languages a potential asset;
  • Proven writing and editorial skills;
  • Experience in drafting and revising texts and press releases on the time pressure;
  • Experience with publication work including use of outside agencies for design;
  • Interest in and good knowledge of the EU and environmental matters;
  • Competence with Word, Adobe tools, and web-based content management systems;
  • Knowledge of social media and databases would be an asset;
  • Flexibility (we expect and offer flexibility regarding work schedules);
  • Prepared and able to work in a dynamic working environment, sometimes under pressure.

EEB offers:

  • A monthly gross salary of € 3.100;
  • Various benefits: holiday bonus, 13th month, pension scheme, luncheon vouchers;
  • A permanent contract following a three-month probation period;
  • A pleasant working atmosphere in an international working environment;
  • A worthwhile cause to work for.

Application:

Deadline for Application: Tuesday, 10 January 2012.

Interviews: Monday 16 and/or Tuesday, 17 January 2012.

Proposed starting date: 1 March 2012.

Please send your application (covering letter, CV and filled in questionnaire) to: Regina Schneider, Head of Communications.
Only applications with all three documents will be taken into account.

E-mail: personnel@eeb.org or by mail:

European Environmental Bureau
Blvd de Waterloo 34
Brussels 1000
Belgium

Questionnaire for Communications Officer

Please answer the following questions in not more than 20 lines per question.

  1. How is your work experience relevant to the position of Communications Officer at EEB?
  2. What is your understanding of the EU and its importance for environmental policies?
  3. What do you see as the main challenges in getting the media to report on:
  • environmental stories;
  • EBB’s role?

As EEB’s Communications Officer, how would you address those challenges?

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