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Autism-Europe recruits a communications officer

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. Deadline 17 December 2024.

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 17 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.