EDRi is looking for a Communications and Media Officer (PERMANENT)
EDRi is looking for a Communications and Media Officer to join EDRis team in Brussels, Belgium. This is a unique opportunity to lead on communication plans for an increased awareness of the impact of technology on people, democracy and the planet at a time of numerous challenges to our rights and freedoms in the digital age.
Job details
Location
EUR 3585 EUR gross monthly
Hours of work
4 day week (32 hours)
Contract
Permanent
* Deadline to apply: open until filled
* Contract: full time, permanent
* Start date (expected): As soon as possible
* Reports to: Head of Caigns and Communications
* Benefits: 4 day week (32 hours), flexible working hours, teleworking possible, with some presence in the office, additional leave days for family care, transport to the office covered in Brussels, complementary pension support, 13th month and holiday allowance, lunch vouchers, training and coaching budget
About the role
The Communications and Media Officer (CMO) is responsible, together with another CMO, for EDRis strategic engagement with press and other media, as well as broader communications of EDRis work. We are looking for an individual that will bring a strategic and creative mindset to communicate about complex human rights and technology issues in a diverse, fast changing political environment.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record in working with European and national media, excellent storytelling and drafting skills, as well as the ability to establish strong relationships with a network of journalists. Having an existing press contacts network is an asset, though not a requirement for this role.
The successful candidate will work with 5 other caigns and communication colleagues and in close collaboration with the broader EDRi team and EDRi members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and implement EDRis communications and media engagement long term strategies and short term plans including work on framing and narrative;
* Promote EDRis work and narrative to the press and the media, raising the profile of the EDRi network, including by helping to disseminate their work;
* Contribute to and report on monitoring, evaluation and learning of EDRi media and broader communication work.
* Contribute to strategic discussions on EDRi brand and partnerships.
Press and media:
1. Lead the drafting and secure the placement of EDRi op eds, letter to editors, quotes and other materials in leading outlets;
2. Write, edit and send press releases, and manage media inquiries;
3. Establish and maintain a robust network of strategic media contacts and relationships in Brussels and