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BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation, is looking for a Communications Officer, full-time indefinite employment contract.

Reporting to the Director 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 stories and responding to journalist requests.

The tasks of the position will include:

• Carrying out media relations activities;
• Writing and editing fact sheets, website updates, position papers and other communications material;
• Ensuring an active social media presence;
• Helping with the organisation of events;
• Developing and implementing campaigns with our member organisations;
• Managing the production of publications and other communications material by coordinating the work of external suppliers.

The main qualifications we are looking for are:

• A University degree;
• A solid background in communications: at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in press and media work;
• You have experience in using a broad 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 latest developments in how social media tools can be used in a professional background and you have a proven track-record in applying them in a professional context;
• English native language skills are essential, 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;
• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds;
• Team player; ability to perform under pressure; well organised.

What we offer:

• A multidisciplinary and multicultural working environment within an organisation dedicated to promoting consumer interests;
• 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;
• Networking opportunities with numerous organisations and decision makers;
• A full-time contract with a competitive package (salary, fringe benefits, extra-legal paid leave, flexi-time).

Applications for the position should be sent by 15 January 2020 by e-mail to apply@beuc.eu with subject line: Communications Officer.

The first round of interviews will take place in the week of 20 January.

For immediate entry into function.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Your application should include the following documents (with your name as title):

1. A short motivation letter;
2. A detailed curriculum-vitae;
3. In a separate file, answers to the following questions:

Any incomplete applications will be disregarded.

BEUC is an equal-opportunities employer.

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