Press Officer - European Investment Bank

The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is seeking to recruit for its Strategy and Corporate Centre (SCC) – Corporate Responsibility and Communication Department (COM) – Press Office Division (PRESS) a:

Press Officer - Nordic/Baltic & Poland

The Press Officer will carry out corporate communication activities in order to contribute to implementing the EIB’s media strategy, developing and managing relations with the media and other stakeholders in Nordic/Baltic and Poland to enhance understanding of the EIB Group as a financial institution contributing to the implementation of EU policies.

S/he will operate in the context of incoming media questions on normal but also complex and sensitive issues and also will proactively communicate the Bank’s messages to the media.

Accountabilities

• The Press Officer will report directly to the Head of the Press Office Division and work in close cooperation with colleagues across the Communication Department.
• Contribute to the elaboration of a media strategy in the context of the overall Bank’s communication strategy in order to effectively promote the organization
• Stay abreast of current economic and political events, activities and trends relevant to the Bank
• Have a good network of journalists and editors that are important to the Bank and proactively seek out areas/occasions for promoting the Bank externally
• Seek opportunities for interviews and press conferences with the President, Vice-Presidents or Senior staff and have these well prepared
• Handle information requests from media representatives concerning projects financed and the Bank’s activities in different sectors
• Implement media initiatives/events (e.g. interviews, news conferences, media briefings and workshops) in assigned countries
• Originate, prepare and write press releases, news stories and reports on EIB activities for publication and/or presentation
• Prepare background and briefing information for media events and other communication activities of the members of the management committee
• Prepare and/or deliver presentations on the Bank’s activities to visitor groups and other audiences

Qualifications

• University degree, with studies preferably oriented towards Economics, Business, Communications, Journalism or Political Sciences
• At least five years’ professional experience in journalism, corporate communication or related fields
• Good knowledge of communication theories and concepts
• Very good knowledge and understanding of the media market, especially in Nordic countries
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Excellent understanding of the EU institutional and political framework
• Excellent knowledge of English and French; knowledge of a Nordic language or Polish would be a strong advantage

Competencies

• Political awareness and diplomacy
• Analytical mind
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong sense for initiative
• Ability to work in a team
• Strong sense of responsibility and integrity
• Ability to handle pressure and work to tight deadlines

Deadline for applications: 12th April 2012

For more details and to apply, please go to www.eib.org/jobs selecting Job ID 4042

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