Communications Director
Airlines for Europe AISBL
About the Organisation
Airlines for Europe (A4E) is Europe’s largest airline association, based in Brussels and representing 17 major European airline groups and 80% of European air traffic. A4E works with policymakers to ensure aviation policy continues to connect Europeans with the world in a safe, competitive, and sustainable manner. With a modern fleet of over 3,700 aircraft, A4E airlines carried 771 million passengers in 2024 and 54 million tons of cargo.
About the role
A4E is looking for a motivated and experienced Communications Director (M/F) to join its dynamic international team in Brussels. S/he will support A4E’s policy campaigns through dedicated media relations, events, and communication campaigns, ensuring that A4E’s interests are effectively represented, that the association’s voice is heard, and its reputation is enhanced. S/he will report to the Managing Director.
Responsibilities
- Work in a dynamic, diverse, and international team in the heart of the EU
- Contribute to the positive visibility and reputation of the association and the airline industry in EU media.
- Drive the strategic direction of A4E’s positioning and messaging, offering direct counsel to the Managing Director and the policy team.
- Liaise with the policy experts in the A4E team to design and implement communications efforts in support of policy campaigns
- Maintain strong relationships with key media stakeholders across the EU and Member States.
- Design & lead campaigns in targeted and creative ways, through multiple channels and platforms (social media channels) and via traditional media.
- Manage and lead the association’s external events, media, publications (internal and external), social media channels, and website management.
- Lead the A4E Communications Working Group and interact closely with members to reinforce the dissemination of A4E messages across Europe.
- Manage Communications Officer
- Deliver in line with the pre-set annual performance plan and KPIs
- Be uniquely involved with the aviation industry, EU airlines in particular
Skills, Competencies & Experience
Requirements:
- Minimum 7 years of experience.
- Excellent oral and written English; native speaker preferred. Knowledge of an additional European language is a plus.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Self-motivated, excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
- Track record of working with media, industry, and government stakeholders and successfully developing and implementing advocacy campaigns, using multiple channels (incl. social media)
- Ability to build, maintain, and leverage relationships with media and peers from the industry. An existing network is a plus.
- Knowledge of the EU public affairs process, institutions, and legislative processes is a plus.
- Experience managing junior staff.
Working locations
- Remotely working in Brussels, Belgium
How to apply
- If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV + cover letter explaining how you can make a positive contribution to A4E communications to [email protected] by 24th June 2025. Please mention Communications Director in the subject line.
Interviews
- We will only contact shortlisted candidates.
Policies
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