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Communications Manager

  • NMWE - Natural Mineral Waters Europe
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: January 28, 2025
  • NMWE - Natural Mineral Waters Europe
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: January 28, 2025
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To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to: finfo@nmwe.org


ABOUT NMWE:

Natural Mineral Waters Europe is currently looking for a highly motivated and service-oriented Communications Manager to join its small and dynamic team in Brussels. The successful candidate will be playing a key interface between the team, NMWE membership and relevant stakeholders and will help develop and strengthen NMWE’s engagement both internally and externally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement the communications strategy approved by the Board;

  • Design internal and external communication tools, including press releases, news articles, social media content, blog entries, brochures, newsletters, and provide supporting content and toolkits for members where appropriate;

  • Identify and address relevant Communications target audiences, such as third-party stakeholders (Media, NGOs, etc.). Help develop and maintain effective relationships with them through proactive Communications plans;

  • Design and coordinate specific Communication outreach activities;

  • Provide insights and regular information to the membership on any issue of interest to the industry via dedicated messaging, newsletters, etc;

  • Lead, execute and further develop NMWE’s social media strategy;

  • Maintain and update NMWE’s website regularly. Write and provide content and further implement SEO strategy in cooperation with NMWE’s agency;

  • Work in close cooperation with the Public Affairs Officer to leverage opportunities and support her in the development and implementation of NMWE’s Public Affairs strategy;

  • Monitor for industry-related issues and support NMWE in proactive planning and issues and crisis management;

  • Serve as staff liaison to the Chairpersons of NMWE’s Communications Committee and coordinate its meetings (agenda, material, action points);

  • Assist NMWE’s other Committees in meeting their objectives and promoting their achievements.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree with three to five years of experience in the communication field;

  • Knowledge of EU structure and decision-making process (ideally acquired in the course of an internship or a previous position with an EU institution);

  • Previous experience in the beverage or FMCG sector is an advantage;

  • English native speaker or equivalent, other languages (in particular German) is an advantage.


SKILLS:

  • Proactive and capable of exercising leadership;

  • Excellent communication skills with ability to speak and write clearly and concisely;

  • Ability to take initiative and think creatively;

  • Good organisational skills with attention to details;

  • Self-starter and independent;

  • Ability to respond to urgent media enquiries or emergency situations in an efficient manner;

  • Service-oriented;

  • Team player and flexible person;

  • Knowledge of key EU institutions, decision-making process and media;

  • Practical experience managing social media channels, maintaining websites and intranet platforms;

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to use digital and social media communication tools;

  • Practical experience in the areas of public affairs and stakeholder management is an advantage.


WHAT WE OFFER:

  • An established trade association representing natural and healthy products;

  • A nice work atmosphere with a small enthusiastic team;

  • Possibility to work from home up to 3 days a week;

  • A competitive salary with fringe benefits;

  • A full-time contract under Belgian law.


HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interest, we invite you to send your CV and a cover letter to NMWE at info@nmwe.org by 28th of January latest. For practical reasons, we will only reply to candidates selected for an interview.
Apply now

Apply for this job

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to: finfo@nmwe.org

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