A driven press officer and communication employee is sought to strengthen a team. You will be responsible for the communication of the parliamentarians of a political delegation. The focus is on crucial substantive themes such as energy, industry, and climate. With an interest in European politics and a passion for sharp communication, you will translate the daily work on the themes of energy, industry, and climate into a strong narrative.
There is a lot of autonomy and ownership: you are not afraid to independently delve into complex European matters, proactively create news, and build stories. Thanks to your experience in communication, you know how to use various channels: from press to social media.
What you do
- Responsible for the communication of the parliamentarians of a political delegation
- Translates daily work on energy, industry, and climate themes into a strong narrative
- Independently delves into complex European matters
- Proactively creates news and builds stories
- Utilizes various communication channels: from press to social media
- Makes complex European legislation easily accessible
- Effortlessly transforms complicated dossiers on energy, climate, and industry into clear, engaging press releases, sharp opinion pieces, and convincing social media copy
- Convincingly translates and propagates social-democratic values in all communications
Profile
- Pronounced passion for and insight into European politics
- Knowledge of the decision-making process in the European Union and familiar with political relations within a European parliamentary body
- Work experience within or around one of the European institutions is a significant asset
- Pronounced substantive interest in the themes of climate, energy transition, and industrial policy
- Finds it challenging to analyze European dossiers with technical jargon, quickly extract the essence, and convert it into a clear and understandable story
- Knows the ins and outs of spokespersonship, is stress-resistant, and possesses the necessary drive and patience to convincingly sell the European narrative to the press
- Feels closely connected to social-democratic values
- Possesses 3 to 5 years of experience as a spokesperson or press officer
- Thoroughly understands the functioning of the (Flemish) media landscape, knows what journalists are looking for, and preferably already has a relevant press network
- Experience managing social media channels such as LinkedIn and Instagram
- Easily creates visual content and preferably knows their way around tools such as Canva, CapCut, and/or graphic software like Adobe Premiere Pro and InDesign
Practical
- You will join a small, but pleasant and close-knit team
- Reimbursement for commuting expenses (by public transport)
- Reimbursement of expenses based on your task package
- Meal vouchers
- Contribution for telecommunication costs
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