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.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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