EUNIC is looking for a highly motivated, proactive, and collaborative colleague to join the team from 1 September 2024 to enhance, develop, and lead the communication of the EUNIC network. An initial one-year contract is available, with the possibility for longer term extension thereafter.
EUNIC is looking for experienced candidates with a minimum C1 level command of English, a degree in a relevant field and minimum of three years specialist working experience, and a demonstrable interest or professional experience in the field of international cultural relations.
The main responsibilities of the Communications Manager are to develop, manage and lead the communications work of the EUNIC network, including to:
- Revise and develop our internal and external communications strategy and lead development of key communication tools, assets, and content in line with identified priority target groups and messaging;
- Conceive and deliver new and engaging means and tools to facilitate internal communication amongst EUNIC’s 39 member and 140 global EUNIC clusters;
- Lead strategic external communication and advance the recognition of the value of international cultural relations, and EUNIC’s role within that, towards key stakeholders such as the EU institutions, governmental institutions, other partners;
- Update and develop the website, social media accounts, newsletters, and keep up to speed with digital and societal developments in the communications landscape;
- Brief, manage and coordinate external service providers linked to communications such as designers, web developers, photographers, and videographers. Potentially supervise the communications support of an intern;
- Co-organise and participate in diverse communication events, meetings, and seminars in collaboration with the rest of the team, members, and local partners both face-to-face and in the digital sphere. Explore the role of communications in nurturing social learning between members;
- Collect, analyse, and prepare reports related to communications analytics measures, evaluate media coverage of EUNIC activities, identify communication gaps, inform leadership, and suggest solutions;
- Prepare and shape key info and data on communication outputs and outcomes for internal and external stakeholder and funder reporting, including print and digital publications and videos.
EUNIC offers a competitive remuneration package with monthly salary in the region of 2,500 EUR NET plus lunch vouchers and 49 EUR transport pass, 13th month and holiday pay, remote working up to two weeks per year, home working for up to two days a week, an office working space in central Brussels, and 30 days annual leave.
