Communications Officer Critical Publics Ltd

Communications Officer - Job Description

Critical Publics, a dynamic fast-paced Strategic Communications Consultancy headquartered in London, is seeking a talented Communications Officer to join its team of seasoned professionals at its Athens office.  

Main duties:

• Content development in English & Greek: communications collateral, messaging formulation, proposal development, speech writing, translations, reporting

Input will be sought in:

• Intelligence distillation: drawing on different sources, evaluating, correlating and analyzing data, information, and positionalities
• Strategy formulation: translating relevant information and insights into actionable, well-articulated communications plans

Essential qualifications:

• Native-level knowledge of English & Greek
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both English & Greek
• Postgraduate studies in a relevant field (including fields related to clients’ activities)
• A minimum of 2-3 years working experience
• Sharp understanding of the political, economic and social environment in Greece
• Ability to think critically, creatively and generate ideas
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure
• Highly-developed networking and relationship-building skills
• Computer literacy

Desired qualifications:

• Keen interest in international affairs
• Well-developed business acumen
• Effective project management skills

This post will be reporting to the Communications Director, the Intelligence Director and the Managing Director.Expected start date is 1 January 2013.

If you are a talented and versatile Communicator with exceptional English & Greek language skills, get in touch now. Submit your CV in English, along with a brief Cover Letter in English explaining why you believe your profile fits the requirements of the position, to careers@criticalpublics.com by 12 November 2012. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Short-listed applicants will be invited to a first round of interviews which will be followed by written tests at a later stage for select candidates.