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Communications Officer

  • Autism-Europe
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: December 19, 2024
  • Autism-Europe
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: December 19, 2024
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To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to: secretariat@autismeurope.org


Autism-Europe is an international association whose main objective is to advance the rights of autistic people and their families and to help them improve their quality of life.

Autism-Europe (AE) recruits a communications officer to reinforce its Brussels-based communication team. Reporting to the communications manager, the communications officer will support the implementation of communications strategies for advocacy campaigns and EU projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Supporting the dissemination of various EU projects (including reporting);

  • Contributing to the implementation of our ‘Not Invisible campaign’;

  • Supporting the drafting and editing of Autism-Europe’s publications, internal and external communications;

  • Design and develop appealing digital content (such as videos, teasers, banners, infographics, reports, etc.);

  • Developing press contacts and promoting AE visibility in media;

  • Contributing to the organization of conferences and events;

  • Representing AE at events and meetings across Europe.


REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

Essential

  • Higher degree in communications/journalism;

  • Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in Communications, PR, and/or media industries;

  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English;

  • Enthusiastic about promoting understanding of autism and disability rights;

  • Excellent analytical skills;

  • Excellent video editing skills, including technical skills;

  • Strong storytelling and message development abilities;

  • Experience in website management (good understanding of information architecture; website ergonomics and accessibility);

  • Strong graphic design, art/illustration, and visual storytelling background with a creative aesthetic;

  • Excellent IT knowledge (MS Office tools and Adobe Creative Suite);

  • Experience of fund-raising and crowd-funding tools is a plus;

  • Attention to details and accuracy;

  • Ability to travel abroad for project meetings.


Desirable

  • Experience in science communication;

  • Knowledge in the field of EU policy, social affairs and disability;

  • Fluency in French/another EU language;

  • Experience in European projects, including research projects (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+);

  • Familiarity with the international non-profit sector;

  • Familiarity with autism.


TERMS:

  • One-year contract according to Belgian law;

  • The selected person must have a valid permit to work in the EU and live in Belgium;

  • The workstation is the Autism-Europe headquarters in Brussels (BE);

  • Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits (13th month, luncheon vouchers);

  • Start date: February 2025.


APPLICATION PROCESS:

  • Please send your CV and a cover letter and details of two persons who can be contacted for references to: secretariat@autismeurope.org with ‘Communications officer: YOUR NAME’ in the subject field. The applications will be processed in full confidentiality;

  • The deadline for applications is 19 December 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted;

  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and an assessment in our Brussels office or online in January 2025.

Apply now

Apply for this job

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

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