Press and Communications Manager

EUA - European University Association

Brussels, Belgium

EUA is looking for a Press and Communications Manager (Full-time, Permanent).

EUA is seeking a talented and highly motivated communications professional to join the Communications, Marketing and Events team. The position includes a focus on media relations and monitoring and also encompasses the role of editor of EUA’s regular Newsletter to members. This is an opportunity for an all-round communications professional with an interest in European affairs and a passion for higher education. 

Key Responsibilities

Media relations

• Managing EUA’s Europe wide press relations and coverage (drafting press releases, dealing professionally with journalists and interview requests, promoting EUA via social media, managing media campaigns, acting as spokesperson for EUA as necessary);
• Monitoring news media, including both Europe wide and at EU level.

EUA Communications

• Acting as Editor of EUA’s bi-monthly Newsletter;
• Drafting documents such as briefing papers, policy statements, newsletter articles as well as drafting and coordinating content for EUA’s annual report;
• Contributing to the content of the website;
• Supporting the Unit Director in public relations and advocacy activities;
• Ensuring planning and quality control of internal and external communications (e-mailings, letters, brochures, leaflets etc.);
• Providing back-up to the webmaster.

Background and qualifications

• Have at least five years’ experience in communications, media relations or editing, preferably including experience in relation to higher education or research;
• Near native proficiency in English (preferably a native speaker), knowledge of French and/or other European languages a major asset;
• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate complex information in a lively, accurate and readable manner in a variety of formats and for different audiences;
• Good computer literacy and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), CMS systems and social media; 
• Ability to summarise data and present reports on media mentions, outputs and outcomes;
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently against tight deadlines in an international environment;
• Excellent social and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy;
• A team-player able to work autonomously on multiple tasks and to competing deadlines.

The position is available immediately.

The Association offers a permanent position under Belgian law, and an attractive package of benefits including lunch vouchers, hospitalisation insurance and a pension scheme.

A CV and cover letter should be sent to Isabelle Damman at the following email address: vacancies@eua.be by 15 October 2015. EUA regrets that we are not able to acknowledge all applications received. Please note that only suitable candidates will be invited for interview.