Communications and Editorial Officer

European Schoolnet

Hours
38 - 40 hours per week

Length of contract
12 month

About the Organisation

European Schoolnet is a network of 34 European Ministries of Education, based in Brussels. As a non-profit organization, our goal is to foster innovation in teaching and learning among our key partners, Ministries of Education, schools, teachers, researchers, and the private sector.

Since its creation in 1997, European Schoolnet has leveraged its relationships with Ministries of Education to help schools effectively use educational technologies, equipping teachers and students with the skills needed to succeed in the knowledge society. We are committed to supporting schools in the effective use of ICT in teaching and learning, improving and strengthening the quality of education in Europe, and promoting the European dimension of education.

About the role

European Schoolnet is searching for a versatile and creative Communications Officer interested in joining our dynamic Communications & Events Team. The position will involve supporting and promoting the organisation in the communication of corporate initiatives and outputs in the field of innovation in education. This position offers a great opportunity to work in an international environment, liaising with colleagues and partners from all over Europe.

Responsibilities

• Writing, editing, and customising high-quality content to different audiences, using different channels (website, newsletters, social media, publications, press releases, and other marketing material that communicates the organisation's activities, projects, and services).
• Dissemination of European Schoolnet’s publications, projects, initiatives, and events.
• Updating and maintaining European Schoolnet’s social media profiles, corporate website, and policy newsletter.
• Updating and maintaining European Schoolnet’s Future Classroom Lab communications channels, including its website, social media profiles, newsletter, and digest.
• Maintaining European Schoolnet’s databases (spokespeople and media contact database & digital platforms database).
• Media monitoring, to report back on the progress of communications.
• Assisting the Head of Communication on the implementation of the internal communication strategy, in collaboration with other colleagues.
• Proofreading and quality check: to ensure all external communications outputs are in line with the narrative and visual identity of the organisation.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

• An excellent command of English, both spoken and written. Additional languages are an asset.
• Proven experience working previously on social media communication and SEO.
• Experience engaging communities through organic social media and paid advertising.
• A proactive team player with the ability to work independently under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Creative, with initiative and ability to identify ways to improve communication efforts, using compelling storytelling and online marketing skills.
• Familiarity with multi-channel communication (web, blogs, newsletters, social media, publications) and digital tools.
• Experience in video editing is an asset.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, such as communication studies, media, and journalism.

Compensation & Benefits

• Teleworking Allowance and IT equipment,
• Partial reimbursement of commuting costs
• Meal vouchers
• Corporate DKV hospitalisation insurance.

Conditions of employment

• You must have the right to work in Belgium.

Working locations

• Rue de Treves, 61, Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please send your CV and motivation letter in English, as one single file, to [email protected] and [email protected] with Reference CommsOfficer-2025 in the subject line "Communications and Editorial Officer"

Interviews

• Interviews will take place as soon as possible, in person or at a distance.
• Due to the volume of applications, only pre-selected candidates will be notified.

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