Communication Assistant

Provide daily support as Communication Assistant.

Tasks

• Assist in the preparation of briefing materials, news items, press release, messages, newsletters, social media posts and respond to information requests.
• Regularly update the EIT website, EIT social media channels and contribute to their continuous development.
• Ensure daily press monitoring and archiving of press articles, interviews and media monitoring or relevant information.
• Provide administrative and logistical assistance to the communications section, including on financial processes, events, press, communications, publications and translations.
• Create visual concepts and materials for website content, presentations, publications, newsletters, events and other communication assets.
• Support the overall planning and organisation of EIT meetings and events.

Professional experience

• Ability to demonstrate experience of above tasks through different professional experience or trainings
• Min. 1 year of professional experience in communications, marketing, journalism including professional traineeships, internships, and/or volunteering
• A minimum of 6 months’ professional experience of above tasks in an English setting

Advantageous

• Completed university degree – Masters level
• Degree in EU studies, politics, communications, marketing, philosophy, arts, history, languages
• Experience in working for an EU institution
• An additional language
• Video editing and design skills in Adobe and/or Canva
• Experience in media monitoring tools and dissemination (Kantar Media, Carma, Agility, Cision)
• Experience working in a multicultural environment

Language skills

• Excellent command of the English language (at least C1 Level based on the Common Framework of Reference Languages)

IT Skills

• Computer literacy and in particular excellent use of MS Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Other skills and competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong ability to draft briefings and analytical reports
• Large event organisation experience
• Ability to communicate effectively and convincingly to different audiences
• Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Dynamic, diverse and international working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to the EIT's day-to-day operations and contribute to its exciting mission as a key player in the European innovation landscape
• Training opportunities
• Hybrid working hours