Spokesperson & Media Relations Manager

Be part of our beating heart Brussels Airport is much more than just an airport!We strive to be recognized as a leading European economic hub seamlessly connecting people, businesses and partners, with innovation and sustainability at its core. Do you want to help shape the airport of today and tomorrow?Your Areas Of ResponsibilityYou give convincing interviews on radio and television in French, and you're also able to provide short quotes in DutchYou handle press inquiries via email and phone and know how to respond appropriately in Dutch, French, and English. You build a strong network and maintain good relationships with the French-speaking pressYou translate internal, content-driven projects into strong, newsworthy press releases in the appropriate writing style and revise texts. You also write speeches for the CEO for press momentsYou monitor the quality and timing of press communications and help determine the most suitable channelsYou actively contribute to the preparation and execution of crisis communication and remain a strong communicator under pressure. You participate in the press office’s on-call systemYou closely follow current affairs, contribute to the daily press overviews in rotation, and report timely to management. You monitor relevant stakeholders on social media and manage monitoring toolsYou handle media requests for recordings, shoots, and reports with attention to our corporate image and operational impact. You also manage requests for testimonialsYou contribute to a positive public image of the airport by helping to develop and implement the press strategy. Together with your colleagues, you prepare, execute, and coordinate all press communications and events, and draw up concrete communication plans. You are capable of developing, following up, and implementing a communication plan from A to ZYou proactively identify interesting topics to communicate and bring to the media. You work with project leads to define the right communication strategy and advise on the best approach to (press) communicationYour ProfileYou hold a Master’s degree in Communication/PR/Journalism/Languages/History or have equivalent experienceYou are willing to take part in the on-call rotation, being available one week out of three (24/7 for general press inquiries and crisis communication)You have experience with crisis communicationYou have at least 8 years of experience as a spokesperson or in a similar roleYou have a natural way with words and can present complex topics in clear, accessible languageYou excel in both written and spoken French. A solid command of spoken Dutch and English is essentialYou have a broad interest in and passion for current affairs and closely follow the news across various channelsYou are a team player, able to build and maintain relationships with easeWhat makes our hearts beat faster?A unique and inspiring work environment!Is your heart rate speeding up already? Send us your CV in English, and for any questions, contact evelien.hoymans@brusselsairport.be.