Communications Officer

Position description

ECFR is seeking a dynamic Communications Officer to drive the visibility and impact of an EU project while also supporting outreach for other ECFR products. The role focuses on implementing digital communication strategies, managing online content, producing audio-visual materials, and supporting media outreach. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in amplifying the project’s reach and strengthening its engagement with key stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the project website as a central hub for EU-related information and updates;
• Manage social media accounts (X, LinkedIn, Instagram) of the EU project: create content, track engagement, and amplify expert insights;
• Draft press releases, media advisories, and newsletters; pitch research findings; and enhance media outreach for publications and events;
• Collaborate and liaise with project partners to map and engage key stakeholders (including policymakers, civil society actors, media representatives, academia, and the general public);
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of communication activities using KPIs, adjust strategies accordingly, compile media coverage reports, and report results to research consortium;
• Produce high-quality audio-visual material (such as podcasts and videos) optimised for ECFR’s digital platforms (including recording, cutting, editing, and branding);
• Manage live event engagement, including live posting, clipping key moments, and creating multimedia content;
• Support media relations, press coordination, and capacity-building efforts within the communications team;
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support overall ECFR organizational priorities.

Person Specification

Education

• Masters’ degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, political science, international relations, or a related field.

Experience

• At least 1-2 years’ of relevant experience in social media management, digital media, marketing, communications, preferably in an EU or policy-related context;
• Experience managing social media accounts, including content creation, moderation, and audience engagement and familiarity with social media trends and platforms (X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube);
• Experience in press relations, drafting press releases, media outreach, and engagement with journalists;
• Strong understanding of SEO, audience growth tracking, and web analytics;
• Experience in designing and implementing media campaigns, including digital strategies, stakeholder outreach, and event promotion is a strong asset;
• Familiarity with the Eastern European and the Western Balkans policy landscape is a strong asset;
• Familiarity with EU institutions, international relations, or think tank work is a strong asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent writing and editing skills, highly skilled in drafting press releases, media notes, editorial content and social media copy;
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop) and experience with short-form video/audio editing is strongly preferred;
• Fluent English (with excellent editing and proofreading skills);
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and constructively in a team;
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders, partners, and media;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multinational, cross-functional team;
• A strategic mindset with attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented approach;
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving project needs and priorities.

Application instructions

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