Communication Officer M/W/X - EURODESK BRUSSELS LINK - Bruxelles

With a network of national coordinators connected to over 1.600 local information providers and partners in 35 European countries, Eurodesk is the main source of information on European policies and opportunities for young people and those who work with them. Eurodesk Brussels Link coordinates the activities of national Eurodesk centres, with the support of the Erasmus+ programme. The network also updates and manages content on the European Youth Portal.

Eurodesk Brussels Link is seeking a communication officer who will be in charge of the digital strategy of the association and in particular of the below tasks:

Tasks

• Defines and implements a digital strategy for Eurodesk digital tools and social media channels;
• Manages Eurodesk social media accounts;
• Writes content and posts for the website, European Youth Portal, newsletter and our social media channels;
• Creates images and videos adapted to different media and audiences;
• Coordinates the team's efforts to share information with Eurodesk target groups (young people, youth workers, partners and network members);
• Plans, runs and evaluates social media campaigns carried out on a European scale;
• Builds a strong community of users and followers;
• Keeps updated on digital trends and behaviors of our target group (13-30-year-old), tests and adapts Eurodesk's strategy accordingly;
• Strengthens the capacity of the Eurodesk network during training, webinars and individual support;
• Other duties as directed by the director.

Profile and skills

• Hands on experience with social media platforms and digital marketing analytics is requested;
• Knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media best practices and trends is requested;
• Excellent writing/editing skills in English is requested;
• Excellent visual skills with a lot of creativity and basic knowledge of design tools (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) is requested;
• Understanding Google Analytics and AdWords is a plus;
• An academic background in communication or equivalent is a plus;
• Interest in youth policy and youth related issues;
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, international environment;
• Have (or being able to obtain) a valid work permit for Belgium.

Conditions

• Permanent contract
• Full-time basis (38h/week), which will be part of the regular working hours of Eurodesk Brussels Link in Brussels.
• The applicant shall be in capacity to relocate to Brussels - even if teleworking may be required by public authorities in the context of the sanitary crisis.
• The monthly gross salary is 2200 EUR.
• Benefits include 13th month and lunch vouchers.

• If your profile matches the requirements, please send in English to: [email protected] :
• CV
• Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
• Portfolio or examples of past work such as social media campaigns/posts are highly appreciated.
• Short-listed candidates should be available to receive and finalise a test on 13 April (2-hours) and to take part in an interview on 19 April. The whole selection process will take place online.
• The successful candidate should be available to start working on 3rd May 2021.
• Please note that only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline to apply : 7 April (midnight CET).