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Communications Officer - European Consumer Organisation

BEUC - European Consumer Organisation

Brussels, Belgium

The Consumer Voice in Europe 
BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation is looking to recruit a full-time Communications Officer to ensure the timely and effective communication of the organisation’s policy message to its different target groups and stakeholders. 

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, pitching news developments and responding to journalist requests;
  • Write and edit fact sheets, website updates, position papers and other communications material;
  • Ensure an active social media presence;
  • Develop the entire range of communications tools and actions 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. 

Your profile: 

  • A solid communications background. A least 2 years professional experience in press and media work;
  • 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;
  • English native language skills, second EU language an advantage;
  • 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 position should be sent before 24 August 2015 by e-mail to apply@beuc.eu with subject line:Communications Officer. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 
Your application should include the following documents: 
  1. A short motivation letter;
  2. A detailed CV;
  3. In a separate file, answers to the following questions:
  • Why would you like to work at BEUC?
    • Briefly explain the main reasons that motivate you to work at BEUC, using maximum 150 words.
  • Why should BEUC appoint you?
    • Tell us why you think we should appoint you above other candidates, using maximum 150 words.
  • What is the main consumer challenge in the coming decade?
    • Describe one important consumer challenge in the years to come in maximum 150 words. 
Any incomplete application will be disregarded.