About the role

We are looking for a creative, dynamic, organised and self-reliant Communications Assistant to support the Communications Manager, in particular with social media communications. You will need to be able to write excellent English with verve and wit, with an eye for the accuracy and detail required in public policy debates based on hard facts.

You will need to be an excellent team player, willing to muck-in and support other colleagues on ETSC’s small team to deliver high profile events, webinars and policy communications material.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Communications Manager you will:

Carry our daily online media monitoring from across Europe using the Meltwater platform;
Manage the website and social media channels for one or more of ETSC’s consortium projects;
Produce social media (Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn) and website content;
Feed in to and implement new social media strategies and campaigns;
Update the ETSC website;
Manage mailing lists (mailchimp);
Help plan, prepare and host digital and live events as needed;
Edit documents for clarity and quality of English.

Profile

A university degree in a related discipline;
Proven experience in communications, with a particular focus on social media;
Excellent and wide-ranging skills with digital communications production tools: Photoshop/InDesign/Premiere/Spark/WordPress etc.;
Experience managing technical aspects of WordPress websites: updates/plugins/themes etc.;
Ability to communicate creatively and fluently, orally and in writing, in English; other European languages would also be beneficial;
Self-motivated and able to work independently, collaboratively and with minimum supervision;
A proven personal interest in road safety or another area of public policy promoting the public interest;
Willingness to travel within Europe when health conditions permit.

What are we offering?

The opportunity to work for a leading organisation in its field, at a high level, and with a lasting impact;
A small organisation with an excellent team spirit, supportive colleagues and plenty of opportunities to grow;
A one-year contract that will be renewed depending on performance and funding;
A competitive salary for the NGO sector in Brussels;
Employee benefits package.

How to apply

Send a CV and completed application form no later than 26 August 2021 to: recruitment@etsc.eu.

Please include “Communications Assistant 2021 + YOUR NAME” in the subject line of the email.

Documents should be sent in pdf format.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

ETSC and data protection

Your CV and application form contain, by their nature, personal information. These documents will be stored on our server, and within our email system (Google Workspace) for a reasonable period of time in order for us to process your application. We will not share your personal information with other organisations now or in the future. We will contact references, with your prior consent. By sending us your application you are consenting to these terms.

For more information about ETSC and your personal data, see: https://etsc.eu/etsc-and-your-personal-data/.

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