Communications Officer

Position description

Europe Jacques Delors is looking for a full-time (38 hours/week) Communications Officer (F/M/D), based in Brussels. The position is for an initial period of 8 months, to be filled as soon as possible, with the possibility of extension.

Your tasks:

Implement EJD’s communications strategy; ensure a strong visibility of the think tank and its experts during the election year; and ensure that the research and analysis reaches our target groups;
Work closely with the Director-General, Director of Studies and Policy Analysts to communicate on our policy areas and projects;
Manage the ongoing development and production of our existing podcast series, Re-Thinking Europe, including scripting, guest coordination, editing and promotion; coordinate the work with our communications agency;
Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists and the media and act as the main point of contact for media enquiries and interview requests;
Draft communications materials to promote the think tank’s research and activities;
Write and edit content for the EJD newsletter, website, and social networks;
Disseminate research, promote events and engage in relevant conversations with multipliers;
Analyse and keep track of the impact of EJD’s communications through regular activity reports and presentations to the team.

Qualifications

Master diploma in journalism, communications, political science or any related field;
Proven work experience (min. 2-3 years) in any fields related to policy, communications and/or public relations (a must);
Previous experience with think tanks is considered an asset;
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to create engaging content;
Experience with media relations, journalists and managing press inquiries;
Proficiency in social media platforms and content creation;
Excellent organisational abilities, strong time management skills and the ability to respond to urgent tasks;
Advanced knowledge of the European Union, its institutions, and legislative processes; good knowledge of the European Green Deal and sustainability issues is considered a plus;
Full professional proficiency in English and French (a must); German is considered an advantage;
A strong spirit of initiative, engagement for the topics of Europe Jacques Delors and an ability to work both autonomously and in a team.