Corporate Spokesperson

• (Further) develop and implement the media strategy, together with a colleague.
• Distribute ongoing dossiers.
• Advise the Executive Board, including on decision-making regarding complex or politically sensitive topics.
• Proactively pitch news stories to the media.
• Collaborate with science communicators, the web team, communication colleagues (e.g., from various faculties), and, where it concerns policy influencers, with colleagues from Public Affairs and issue/environmental management.
• Regularly consult with the management and the Executive Board and advise on communicative, publicity, and administrative aspects.
• Respond proactively to opportunities and trends, in addition to daily hectic activities.
• Structurally contribute to strategic communication around various projects and current themes.
• Provide media training to the organization's employees.

• Experienced professional with extensive experience in corporate and/or executive board spokesperson roles.
• Networker and connector with a nose for news and a well-developed sense of political-administrative and societal relations.
• Strong and decisive advisor and sparring partner for the Executive Board, management, team members, and other colleagues.
• Able to adapt the organization and planning of work to a dynamic environment.
• Capable of delving into content to build broad knowledge on relevant issues.
• Networking and collaboration are natural; quickly finds and connects the right people inside and outside the organization.
• Up-to-date with recent developments in the communication field and able to translate them into daily practice.
• Knows the media landscape inside out and considers it important to maintain and proactively provide news to their media network.

What they ask

• At least five years of demonstrable experience as a spokesperson for executive/board and senior management, preferably in a public-oriented organization.
• Demonstrable experience with spokesperson duties and advising/supporting executives during media appearances at a national level (newspaper, radio, current affairs programs) and a broad media network.
• Extensive experience with coordinating various communication activities (incl. media requests).
• Extensive experience with media monitoring and analysis.
• A broad background as a communication professional and highly experienced in external communication.
• Sensitivity to and demonstrable experience with political-administrative sensitivity.
• Excellent spoken and written proficiency in Dutch and English.
• Possesses the following competencies: organizational sensitivity, analysis, persuasiveness, networking, environmental awareness, planning and organizing, creativity.