EU COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
BASED AT OUR EUROPEAN UNIT IN BRUSSELS
_We are looking for a brilliant new colleague to help us tell the
stories that can trigger political change in Europe._
_You are experienced, creative and committed to help build a better
and fairer future on a healthy planet. You understand the power of
communications and campaigning, and are at home with media and social
media tools. You are positive, fun, reliable, and pay attention to
detail._
_If this sounds like you, then read on!_
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To develop and tell compelling and innovative stories for a media and
EU political audience to support Greenpeace?s EU campaigns, in line
with Greenpeace programme objectives.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Work within a dynamic and successful international political
campaigning organisation committed to transformational change.
* Experience a stimulating political, news and campaigning
environment and expand your skills and knowledge.
* Join the friendly and supportive team in our Brussels office, and
work with a network of colleagues and offices across the world.
* Actively contribute to the protection of nature and to political
change in Europe.
* While ideally this is a full-time position, we can consider
limited adjustments, such as a four-day week.
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salary (depending on skills and experience), plus benefits (pension
scheme, health insurance, meal vouchers, transport allowance, etc.).
PROFILE:
* You have at least four years of solid experience in journalism,
media relations and/or communications.
* You have a sharp news sense, a decent grasp of environmental
issues, and are at home working with journalists. Brussels/EU
experience is an advantage.
* Your writing and editing is engaging, clear and precise, and your
English is native-level. A good knowledge of German, French and other
EU languages is a distinct advantage.
* You can develop and implement media/communication strategies
within a challenging political context.
* You are committed to social change and environmental protection,
and have a positive and open attitude.
MAIN SKILLS:
* You can adapt your writing to any online or offline channel to
produce lively and persuasive content ? from hard-hitting press
releases, to snappy tweets and soundbites, comprehensive Q&As,
creative online visuals, and engaging video scripts.
* You can translate technical language into accessible information
rapidly and in an appealing style.
* You are used to working the phones and are a good networker, who
is able to establish relationships within the EU press corps, with
partner NGOs, and inside the global Greenpeace organisation.
* You have a high level of initiative and are able to seize
media/communication opportunities.
* You are an effective team player and can help develop the
media/communication skills of colleagues.
* You are stress-resilient, and able to prioritise competing demands
to deliver high quality work on time.
* You are willing to carry out day-to-day administrative tasks.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please email your application in English to **Apply on the website**
and address it to Mark Breddy. Please write _communications officer
**Apply on the website**_ in the subject line, as well as your name
and surname. Please include:
* A CV of maximum two pages (no photos, please);
* A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are
interested in the job, why you are qualified for it, and when you
would be able to start;
* A blog post of no more than **Apply on the website** words for the
Greenpeace EU website, answering the following question: _Europe?s
response to the coronavirus pandemic: opportunity or threat for the
environment?_ Please provide an alternative title.
* Optional: please also feel free to send in any writing samples and
other communications work (up to six pages).
This post is ordinarily located at our office in Brussels. Due to the
pandemic and related restrictions, the successful applicant could work
from another location in the short to medium term. When the situation
improves and restrictions are lifted, the successful candidate would
be expected to join the rest of the team in Brussels.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: **Apply on the website**:**Apply on the
website** CET, **Apply on the website** January **Apply on the
website**.
The first round of interviews will take place in the first or second
week of February. We expect to hold a second round in the last week of
the same month.
Please read the requirements for the job carefully and follow the
application instructions. We will automatically exclude incomplete
applications.
Greenpeace is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We
encourage applications from anyone who believes they fit the essential
requirements for the job, irrespective of: race/ethnicity;
religion/belief; disability; sex, gender identity or sexual
orientation; pregnancy, marital or parental status; and age.
We value gender equality and gender balance in our team, and
particularly encourage applications from women.
Please note that due to the considerable number of applications we
receive, we will only be able to contact candidates we have
short-listed for interviews. If you have not heard from us by **Apply
on the website** February at the latest, please assume that your
application has not been successful. We thank you for your
understanding.
Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts
to change attitudes and behaviour, to defend nature and to promote
peace. We do not accept donations from governments, the EU, businesses
or political parties.
www.greenpeace.eu
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
