Social Media Manager

The Left in the European Parliament

Start date
1st February 2026

About the Organisation

The Left group in the European Parliament (officially, The Left in the European Parliament – GUE/NGL) advocates for a vision of the EU rooted in social equity, sustainability, and international solidarity, challenging prevailing market-oriented policies.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated part-time (50%) social media manager to support the team of MEP Sebastian Everding (The Left in the European Parliament) in Brussels.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of a comprehensive social media strategy for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Creating engaging content (texts, images, videos, stories) and translating current events, political developments, and the daily work of the MEP into clear and accessible messages for citizens.
• Coordination of social media tasks within the team and support of colleagues to ensure high quality and consistent communication across all channels.
• Close collaboration with policy advisor colleagues to develop topic-specific messages.
• Support in organising events, as well as the associated communication and public relations.
• Exchange and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and partners.
• Supporting the team with general administrative and ad-hoc tasks.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 2 years of professional experience in communication, media work a comparable field.
• Experience in graphic design and video editing, and a willingness to learn these skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• German (native speaker) and fluent English skills.
• Values ​​that correspond to the party's political priorities, especially human rights, animal welfare, and environmental protection.
• Desirable additional skills: Knowledge of EU institutions and political processes.

Required Qualifications

• University degree (at least a Bachelor's) in a relevant subject

Compensation & Benefits

• The opportunity to work in an international, dynamic team at the heart of EU policy.
• A meaningful activity that directly contributes to positive change, especially in the areas of animal welfare, sustainability and human rights.
• A competitive salary, depending on qualifications and professional experience.
• Benefits in accordance with the regulations of the European Parliament, including partial coverage of health insurance and public transport, a pension system and further education opportunities.

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please send your CV and cover letter (in English) by email to: [email protected] with the subject line: "Social Media Manager"
• Candidates with a portfolio are encouraged to attach it as an appendix or link.

Interviews

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The talks are expected to take place in the second half of December. Selected candidates may be asked to complete a short written or practical task.
• All application documents of unsuccessful candidates will be deleted in accordance with data protection regulations after the selection process has been completed.

Policies

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.

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