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The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is the oldest political foundation in Germany with a rich tradition dating back to its foundation in 1925. Today, it remains loyal to the legacy of its namesake and campaigns for the core ideas and values of social democracy: freedom, justice and solidarity.

The IPG/IPS Journal is a progressive online magazine covering questions of European and international politics. It counts renowned decision-makers, academics, political journalists and activists among its authors. The magazine covers topics including foreign, security and development policy as well as challenges of the European integration and global environmental questions. The magazine has a long tradition and has been published by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung for over 50 years.

The foundation’s EU Office with its headquarters in Brussels and activities in Brussels and Strasbourg was opened in 1973. The Office participates in the European integration process, backs and accompanies the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany in Europe and contributes to shaping the external relations of the European Union. As an organization working on dialogue, education and consultancy, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung fulfils its special role as a ‘political network organisation’ for and with the various European institutions.

The EU Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is now seeking a full-time Communications Officer for IPS/IPG. The position is focussed on social media content creation and editorial work for the English-language magazine www.ips-journal.eu and its German-language sister edition www.ipg-journal.de.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Content creation for the journal’s English and German social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.).
• Continuous development of the social media and communications strategy.
• Editorial planning, copy-editing and commissioning of articles in close consultation/cooperation with the editorial team in Brussels and Berlin.

Essential Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English and German (native speaker level).
• 1-3 years of professional experience in social media content creation, strategy and development.
• Experience with copy-editing.
• In-depth knowledge of European and international politics.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.

Desired Requirements:

• Graphic design skills and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Content Management Systems like Typo3.
• A master degree in relevant field (e.g. Communication studies, Journalism, PR).

We offer

• Appropriate payment commensurate with level of experience according to Belgian legislation
• International multicultural, political working atmosphere.
• Cooperation with a network of offices in more than a hundred countries worldwide.

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung has set itself the goal of promoting women. Applications from women are therefore expressly welcomed.

Applicants must have the legal right to be employed in Belgium. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please send your application (motivation letter, CV, recommendation letters and two work samples, one in English and one in German) until 28.02.2021 by email to: fes@fes-europe.eu.

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