Associate, Communications The Pew Charitable Trusts | Brussels

The Communications department plays an instrumental role in positioning Pew to achieve our programmatic and institutional goals. Pew recently completed a detailed assessment of our communications needs and internal structure, and having learned from our past successes and challenges, the department is in the process of reorganizing to improve our efficiency and effectiveness. The department provides a comprehensive range of communications services for all programmatic and administrative units and Trusts-operated projects. Our in-house expertise includes: strategy and message development; editorial support; design and creative services; media event planning; digital and video production and social media. The unit oversees all communications policies, guidelines and processes in order to manage the Pew brand, ensure the production of the highest quality work and effectively steward Pew’s resources.

Position Overview:

This position, based in Pew’s Brussels office, reports to the manager, communications and is a member of the Pew communications staff advancing environment program work in Europe. He/she supports the implementation of a multi-media communications strategy in the European Union, promoting the issues and spokespersons in local and member State media. The position requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, proven writing and editing abilities, and experience with staff support for senior leadership.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit all documents in English

CV in Europass format (note that other formats will not be considered)

Cover letter, maximum one side A4, outlining why you would like to work for Environment.

Statement, maximum three sides A4, outlining how you meet the requirements for the position. Provide examples that illustrate your skills (rather than just saying “I have this skill”).

The CV, cover letter and statement should be uploaded as one file.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree required preferably in communications or journalism.
• A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in a non-profit or public policy organisation, including work in communications and executive management.
• Superior oral and written communications skills, including ability to synthesize material, to focus on the essence of an issue and then communicate it to a broader audience.
• Understanding of digital strategies and social media.
• Experience creating and maintaining media lists.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to develop and manage productive relationships with colleagues and others.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a creative, fast-paced and highly professional corporate culture that emphasizes excellence and collegiality.
• Sound judgment, able to make decisions, and be responsive, clear and sensitive with colleagues and partners.
• English required, French and/or Spanish preferred.

Travel

• Occasional travel to attend meetings and conferences.
• Pew is an equal opportunity employer.
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To apply 

For immediate consideration, please visit the Careers@Pew section of the website www.pewtrusts.org to learn more about the organization review the complete job description and apply online at https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/3399/job