About the role

Experienced communications specialist developing strategies for climate and energy policies in the EU. Collaborating with a global network to advance communications on climate solutions.

Responsibilities

Devising and operationalising multi-channel strategies with a wide range of materials and actions (messaging, briefings, media backgrounders, press releases, social media content, OpEds, blogs, communication support during events...);
Crafting audience-specific messaging to support both short-term and long-term strategic goals, ensuring consistency across all communication channels and platforms;
Delivering timely reactive strategic communications advice, and outreach support to colleagues or partners whose target audience is the “EU bubble” as well as at the national level;
Fostering strong links with journalists covering global climate issues, energy and EU affairs, briefing reporters, boosting media awareness of core narratives;
Identifying and elevating voices and spokespeople who can talk convincingly about the urgency and benefits of a clean energy transition;
Stakeholder engagement, capacity-building and organising to underpin the energy transition;
Monitoring impact and outcomes of your work, including keeping track of media mentions and contributing to drawing conclusions and recommendations to constantly improve our activities;
Closely following the political and media debates in the EU to identify where strategic communications can be usefully deployed in order to speed up the net-zero transition;

Solid professional experience in strategic communication, journalism is an asset;
A track record of impactful media and/or stakeholder relations in the “Brussels Bubble”;
An enthusiasm to embrace complex, technical topics, and transform policy files into compelling narratives about the urgency and necessity of swift and ambitious climate action and energy;
A strong understanding of the processes and dynamics of policy-making within the EU institutions as well as an excellent read of power dynamics between member states;
Familiarity with the European media landscape and the value of strategic story placement in an international political context; existing media contacts an asset;
Experience crafting compelling stories with a journalistic flair;
Ability to develop a good network of influential European actors such as lawmakers, academics, finance sectors, progressive business and/or civil society leaders is a strong advantage;
Fluency in written and spoken English, our working language; additional languages are an asset;
The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across time zones using tools such as Google Workspace and Slack;
Capability to meet deadlines independently in fast-paced environments;
A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change;
**You are based in Brussels**.

Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking access in some locations.**Work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
A full-time position with an employment contract for 12 months, with a possible renewal after one year.