Communications Officer

European Consumer Organisation

About the Organisation

BEUC collaborates with other international consumer organizations and stakeholders to strengthen consumer advocacy globally. It is also a key player in building a consumer-friendly digital and sustainable economy in Europe. Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs (BEUC), the European Consumer Organisation, is an umbrella group representing consumer organizations across Europe. Founded in 1962, BEUC promotes and defends European consumers' rights by advocating for policies and legislation that improve consumer protection and well-being.

About the role

The Communications Officer at BEUC (The European Consumer Organisation) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the visibility and impact of the organization's work to promote consumer rights across Europe. This position is central to creating, coordinating, and executing communication strategies that engage a diverse audience, including policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Pitching news stories, maintaining contacts with relevant journalists, responding to media requests, and drafting press reactions.
• Seizing communications opportunities to voice BECU's advocacy messages and advising policy colleagues;
• Developing and implementing campaigns with our member organizations;
• Writing and editing publications such as factsheets, website texts, and position papers;
• Coordinating the production of publications and other communication material with external suppliers;
• Support horizontal communications tasks where needed and proactively bring ideas to improve BECU's communications work.
• Helping with the organization of events.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Background in communication, two years of relevant professional experience in press work, ideally with some established media contacts;
• Experience in using a broad range of communication tools and applying them in target-specific situations;
• Understanding, appreciating, and articulating the consumer interest;
• Creative and like to brainstorm with colleagues to develop new ideas;
• Good knowledge of the EU institutions and their political decision-making process is an asset.
• English native-level language skills are essential; second, EU language is an advantage.
• First-class written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ready to translate policy texts into non-expert language;
• Team player, dynamic, and eager to take up new challenges;
• Motivated to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Well organised

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Package 
• Fringe Benefits, 
• Extra-Legal Paid Leave

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Brussels office and remotely

How to apply

• Applications for the position should be sent by 17th June 2025 by e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line "Communications Officer."

Interviews

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The first round of interviews will take place on 23rd June 2025

Policies

BEUC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply and do our best to avoid unconscious bias during the selection process. Please do not include a photo in your CV.

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