European Schoolnet (EUN) is looking for an enthusiastic Communication and Digital Media Officer to join its Digital Citizenship Department. The Communication and Digital Media Officer will contribute to the online communication activities of the Digital Citizenship Department projects. The role strongly focuses on online content creation, SEO strategy development, accessibility for online platforms and online community management across several EC-funded projects and platforms such as Better Internet for Kids, Digital Skills and Jobs Platform, Digital SkillUp.
MAIN TASKS
- Design, implement and report on communication activities (e.g. online events, social media, campaigns, web portals and community activities).
- Develop communication plans and define editorial and content strategies.
- Create and maintain online content, services, and media assets (audio and video) for various platforms, in collaboration with design and technical teams.
- Continuously improve SEO and web accessibility approaches and report on analytics and trends across all platforms and projects to ensure optimal visibility and usability.
- Support the delivery of campaigns (e.g. Safer Internet Day) and assess the impact of dissemination activities.
- Maintain and develop social media presence across a range of project profiles, including creating compelling content and visuals.
- Review the quality of project communications and platform content (e.g., proofreading, regular updates, style and usability guideline, accessibility compliance).
- Manage online community tools, and engage or support community users (e.g., manage forums, helpdesk, and user permissions).
- Provide users’ support for online platforms and services.
- Contribute to meetings and events and the production of promotional material and presentations.
- Contribute to reports and project deliverables.
PROFILE AND SKILLS
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, digital media) with at least 3 years of full-time work experience in a similar function.
- Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages would be an asset.
- Good drafting and research skills.
- Sound knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Previous experience with website content management systems (ideally Drupal and Liferay).
- Good image and video editing abilities and familiarity with related tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, GIMP).
- Knowledge of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and accessibility approaches for online platforms (e.g., the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG).
- Prior work experience involving corporate social media account management.
- Understanding of online platforms and services and their technical features (for editors and users).
- Good knowledge and/or strong interest in digital citizenship topics, related to online safety, digital skills, and emerging technologies.
- Strong organisational skills, flexibility, and the ability to learn fast, as well as the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Strong diplomatic skills to liaise with a network composed of public entities, EU institutions and industry partners.
- A team player with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills to succeed in an international environment.
USEFUL INFORMATION
- Duration: one year contract (with possibility of renewal) starting as soon as possible.
- Deadline for applications: 23:59 CET on 12 March 2021.
- Benefits: competitive salary in line with experience and qualifications, meal vouchers, travel expenses support, corporate DKV hospitalisation insurance.
- Location: European Schoolnet, Rue de Treves 61, Brussels, Belgium
- Note: applicants must be EU citizens or possess a valid work permit for Belgium.
- Interviews will take place as soon as possible either in Brussels or at distance.
- Due to the volume of applications, only pre-selected candidates will be notified.
HOW TO APPLY
- Please send your CV and motivation letter in English, as one single file to Jobs@eun.org with murielle.piette@eun.org in copy.
- Make sure to include the Vacancy Reference in the subject of the email (Ref: DigCiCDMO2021-1).
- The motivation and CV file should be named: LASTNAME FirstName- Vacancy Reference.
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