Communications Officer BEUC

 European Consumers Organisation

Brussels, Belgium

Your tasks:

• Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will be responsible for media relations activities for a number of BEUC’s priorities;
• These activities include drafting press releases and responding to journalist requests;
• Develop the entire range of communications tools and actions (including social media) to help conveying our policy message to the relevant target groups;
• Manage production of publications and other communications material by coordinating the work of external suppliers;
• Write and edit fact sheets, newsletters, position papers and other communications material.

Your profile:

• A solid communications background (at least 3 years professional experience);
• You have experience in dealing with media including the identification of media opportunities;
• You have experience in using the whole range of communications tools and applying them in target-specific situations;
• You are creative and like to brainstorm with colleagues to develop new ideas;
• You follow the newest social media developments and you have a proven track-record in applying them in a professional context;
• Excellent French and English language skills;
• Very good knowledge of the EU institutions and its political decision-making process;
• First class written and verbal communications skills. You have experience in translating policy texts into non-expert language;
• A proven interest in understanding, appreciating and articulating the consumer interest;
• At least bachelor degree.

What we offer:

• A multicultural working environment within an organisation dedicated to promoting the consumer interests;
• The opportunity to improve your expertise in using the whole range of communications tools;
• A team of experienced consumer advocates who are eager to make use of your communications skills to better convince EU stakeholders of their policy arguments;
• The opportunity to meet and work with consumer representatives and other experts from more than 30 European countries;
• A full-time contract with a competitive package (salary, fringe benefits and extra-legal paid leave).

Applications for the post, cover letter and CV, should be sent before 11 February by e-mail to apply@beuc.eu with subject line: Communications Officer.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.