Media Manager

European Food Information Council

Hours
38 hours per week

Length of contract
1 year

About the Organisation

EUFIC – the European Food Information Council- is an international non-profit organisation that provides science-based information on food and health. We are passionate science and communication experts who believe in the power of knowledge, and in a world where people choose to live healthily because they know how to. To help build it, we offer accessible, appealing, and actionable science-based information to inspire and empower people to improve their diet and lifestyle.

We collaborate with a broad network of academics, national and international organisations, businesses, and professionals in the food and health sector. We carry out consumer research to understand people’s perceptions, views, and preferences. We are a lively, multidisciplinary, and multicultural team of over 30 colleagues, based in the heart of the European Quarter. Our funding comes from individual food and drink companies, the European Commission, foundations, umbrella organisations and from sales of publications.

About the role

European Food Information Council is looking for a Media Manager.

Responsibilities

EUFIC is looking for a Media Manager to join our talented team and support the work in the following areas:

• Monitoring and mapping European media outlets and journalists relevant to food, nutrition, and health topics
• Maintaining and expanding EUFIC’s media database
• Researching and drafting press releases, media briefings, and articles, and translating scientific evidence for journalists
• Monitoring media coverage and emerging narratives related to food, nutrition, and health
• Contributing to the development of corporate communication materials and reporting on achievements and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Building relationships with journalists, scientists, and partner organisations
• Managing EUFIC’s misinformation activities, sharing media briefs with journalists, curating resources, and organising webinars
• Supporting the development and implementation of communication and media outreach strategies targeting journalists, scientists, and stakeholders
• Contributing to communication initiatives aimed at bringing science-based information into public and media debates

Additional Responsibilities:

• Specific administrative tasks as they arise
• Preparing internal documents (meeting minutes and background materials)

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Educational Requirements, Experience, and Skills:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• 3–5 years of experience in media relations, journalism, science communication, or a similar role
• Experience translating complex scientific or technical information for media or public audiences
• Experience working with scientific experts or researchers
• Experience identifying, analysing, and addressing misinformation related to food, nutrition, health, and science
• Experience managing online communities or stakeholder networks
• Experience building strong relationships with external partners and identifying collaboration opportunities
• Proactive and forward-thinking, able to stay on top of developments in media, communication, and public engagement
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• Able to work independently, with a positive and flexible attitude
• Creative and motivated to propose new ideas and challenge the status quo with confidence
• Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic, highly motivated team

Required Qualifications

• MSc degree in journalism, media, science communication, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Holiday pay, pension scheme
• Health insurance cover, lunch vouchers, phone contract, annual bonus)
• Based in Brussels, telework up to 5 days a week

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium
• European travels for project meetings and conferences

How to apply

• Email your application, including a full CV and a letter of motivation, to [email protected] with the subject line "Media Manager" by Wednesday, 3rd April 2026.

Interviews

• Only successful candidates will be notified of the outcome of the first selection. Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams initially.

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