Junior Communications Officer

Climate Alliance

Length of contract
1 year

Start date
June 2025

About the Organisation

For over 30 years, Climate Alliance member municipalities have been acting in partnership with indigenous rainforest peoples for the benefit of the global climate. With over 2,000 members spread across more than 25 European countries, Climate Alliance is Europe's largest city network dedicated to comprehensive and equitable climate action. Recognising the impact our lifestyles can have on the world's most vulnerable people and places, Climate Alliance pairs local action with global responsibility.

About the role

A Junior Communications Officer supports an organization’s communication efforts by assisting in the creation, coordination, and dissemination of content across various channels. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals with strong writing skills, digital know-how, and an interest in promoting brand awareness or organizational messages.

Responsibilities

• The junior communications officer will assist in creating compelling digital content and maintaining the social media of Climate Alliance initiatives, with a main focus on EPAH. Additionally, the junior officer will have the chance to learn new skills as part of the EPAH team as well as the Climate Alliance Brussels and Frankfurt team.

• Under the supervision of the communication and project managers, the junior officer will provide support in the following areas:
  • Produce engaging multimedia content, including short videos and podcast episodes, in line with the initiative’s themes and annual campaigns.
  • Coordinate the design and layout of EPAH publications, such as reports, guidelines, factsheets, and other communication materials, ensuring consistency with the project's visual identity.
  • Create visual assets including infographics, social media graphics, and promotional visuals to support digital campaigns.
  • Support the management of the EPAH website, including drafting, uploading, and maintaining user-friendly and timely content.
  • Develop and implement social media campaigns, aligned with project milestones, calls to action, and dissemination needs across EPAH’s digital platforms.
  • Contribute to the production of the EPAH newsletter, including content planning, layout, editing, and publication using email distribution tools.
  • Assist in the organisation and promotion of EPAH events, including online webinars, in-person conferences, and workshops across Europe.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Technical Skills:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in communications & working on European-funded projects.
• Interest and experience in energy transition, climate change & sustainability.
• Proficiency in video-making and editing software.
• Excellent knowledge of podcast production tools.
• Competence with graphic design software (Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Excellent writing & speaking skills in English. Additional languages are an asset.
• Experience in using Content Management Systems (preferably Open Europa).
• Experience in email marketing tools (Mailchimp, EC Newsroom tool).
• Ability to plan and implement targeted digital campaigns.
• Experience in event organisation is a plus.

Personal Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proactive as well as out-of-the-box thinker.
• Able to adjust quickly to shifting priorities and stakeholder feedback.
• Excellent organisational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines across multiple ongoing projects without supervision.
• Motivated to engage in new tasks and contribute to new projects.
• Motivated to work with local governments and civil society on climate action.
• Interest in climate justice, energy poverty, and inclusive energy transition.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in strategic communication, media, graphic design, or any related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits Package paid leave and ‘pécule de vacances’,
• DKV Medicare & lunch vouchers

Conditions of employment

• You must have the legal right to work in Belgium

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Brussels office and remotely

How to apply

• Please send your motivation letter (max. 1 page) and CV (max 2 pages) in English to [email protected]. 8th June 2025 at 23:59 CEST.
• For questions related to the job opening, you can contact [email protected] and [email protected].

Interviews

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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