Greenpeace is looking for an experienced media officer to work on its European energy campaign. The position (for a full-time six-month contract) will be based in Brussels and could involve limited travel. The start date is: as soon as possible!
Profile:
• You have a solid track record in journalism and/or communications, and a good grasp of European energy issues and politics.
• Your English is perfect and you are skilled at drafting sharp and engaging press material.
• You are as effective at planned work as you are at reactive work.
• You are organised, stress-resilient and able to deliver high quality work on time.
• You can develop and implement effective media plans across different media markets.
• You understand the role of social media in campaigning, media work and mobilisation.
• You are flexible and have a positive, open and can-do attitude.
• You are committed to social change, possess a sharp news judgement and political sensitivity.
• Knowledge of other European Union languages is an advantage.
Responsibilities:
• You will research and draft press material for the European energy campaign, maintaining Greenpeace’s reputation for accuracy, independence and political incisiveness.
• You will identify communications opportunities, and, in agreement with the head of EU communications, initiate and carry out high quality media work to further European energy campaign goals.
• You will coordinate EU media work with other Greenpeace offices.
Skills and qualifications:
• Excellent media skills, written and oral. Attention to detail.
• Ability to translate technical data into accessible information rapidly and in a lively and persuasive style.
• Ability to produce excellent written communications material (from sharp press releases to snappy tweets and comprehensive Q&As) that is adapted to different European media audiences.
• Ability to recognise and independently exploit useful communications channels and angles.
• Good networking and interpersonal skills to establish relationships within the organisation.
• Ability to work under pressure, and prioritise and manage competing demands.
• Support for the campaign goals of Greenpeace and for the practice of non-violent direct confrontation.
• At least three years’ experience as a journalist or communications officer.
• Knowledge of photo/video editing software, and IT and web design is an advantage.
What we offer:
• Be part of a dynamic, committed and effective international team.
• Work with colleagues from across two dozen European offices.
• A competitive salary.
• Actively contribute to the development of Greenpeace communications for political change in Europe.
Please email your application to european.unit@greenpeace.org. Please include a CV of maximum two pages (no photos), a cover letter of no more than one page (please state when you would be able to start). Please address your applications to Mr Stef Van den Eynde and include “media officer”, as well as your name and surname, in the subject line.
Closing date for applications: 22 May 2014.
Interviews are likely to take place in the last week of May or early June. We regret that we will only be able to reply to candidates short-listed for an interview.
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