Media relations and Communication Officer

Gathering five national consumer organisations (in Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Brazil) and giving voice to a total of more than 6 million people, Euroconsumers is the world’s leading consumer group when it comes to offering innovative information, personalised services and defence of consumer’s rights.As modern and pragmatic consumer organization, on the one hand we keep on strengthening our private enforcement activities (coordinated class actions) whenever there are clear and unacceptable violations. On the other hand we are also reinforcing our capacity to enter in collaboration with major global brands helping them to raise the bar, to design better products and services and further improve consumer empowerment.Job DescriptionReporting to Euroconsumers’ Group Manager Advocacy and Enforcement in the Public Affairs & Media relations department, you will be responsible for Euroconsumers’ media relations, communication and campaigning activities.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage all media relations, build a network of media contacts and boost outreach in major European and global media outlets.Create strategic communication messages and materialManage and boost existing social media channels (Linkedin) to reach ambitious targets.Create visuals and videos for social media, website and other communication outlets in line with Euroconsumers’ strategic brandingDevelop innovative campaign material to support our messages and branding i.a. for our litigation activities and position papers.Secure alignment with our national organisations and co-create communication activitiesManage Euroconsumers website and monthly publication of relevant and impactful articles.Manage and reinvent Euroconsumers’ monthly Start Talking webinars.Support in organizing Euroconsumers events, secure promotion and exploitation in communication.Support in preparing and exploitating representation activities.QualificationsYou have a master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Law, Political Science or History;You have a relevant experience (at least 2-5 years) in managing media relations at EU/global level and communication/PRYou have a background or relevant experience in creating visuals, videos, graphic design.A background in (European/international) policy is an absolute plus;Social media have no secret for you;Excellent oral and written communications skills. You find it easy to collaborate with others;You are native or Fluent English - French and Dutch are a big asset/advantage;You are pretty good at analysing and summarising complex information;You are a highly organized, detail-oriented, and rigorous person;You are business-oriented and solution-minded.You are creative, think out of the box and a team player.Our offerUndetermined contract full time 36hours per weekA varied job where you can use your competences in the service of a group with an international image.The opportunity to contribute to a mission with both social importance and a strong international reputation.A pleasant working atmosphere with exciting challenges and development opportunities.An interesting salary supplemented with various extra-legal benefits.Great accessibility (near the Brussels South railway station)HomeworkingInterested?Send your CV and motivation letter to job@test-aankoop.be