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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.