Communications Manager , FIA - Federation Internationale de l'Automobile

The FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) Region I office in Brussels, representing 108 Automobile Clubs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is currently seeking a Communications Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

As a strong communicator of both internal and external messages, across a range of media (web, print, social, etc.) you will support the FIA team in their public affairs work – lobbying, events, and campaigns.  Messages and media will be tailored to the needs of the different FIA sub-regions and their activities.   Areas of public policy covered include consumer protection, internal market, transport, environment, road and vehicle safety, automotive industry, and tourism.

Specific tasks will include

• Working with the FIA team to ensure optimum visibility for their work towards targeted audiences
• Maintenance of FIA websites
• Editing, copywriting & proof-reading: magazine articles, press releases, newsletters, brochures, reports
• Media relations
• Development of a communications plan

Profile

• Minimum three years professional experience in communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• A confident communicator
• A solid background in European or international public affairs
• A team-oriented self-starter with initiative and analytical skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools, knowledge of desktop publishing or web content management
• Language skills: English mother tongue, additional language(s) an advantage.
• Good understanding of lobbying/advocacy

Applications can be sent to info.brussels@fia.com before 21 June 2013.