Advocacy Officer Parental leave cover

Join the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) as an Advocacy Officer (Parental Leave Cover until July 2027) and help defend press freedom across Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change for journalists and independent media across Europe while working in a dynamic, international environment.

This position is offered as a fixed-term Parental Leave Cover until July 2027. Depending on organisational needs, project funding and future opportunities, there may be the possibility of continued employment beyond this period.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and prioritise advocacy and policy initiatives for ECPMF, both domestically and regionally within the European level.
• Oversee advocacy efforts within the Media Freedom Rapid Response consortium, including establishing priorities, leading monthly meetings, and coordinating collaborative outputs.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of media freedom developments in Europe, leveraging MapMF data to identify key areas for advocacy.
• Lead or participate in fact-finding missions to gather critical information on press freedom violations.
• Draft and edit mission reports, collaborating with the communications team to ensure successful launch and dissemination.
• Take the lead in producing advocacy materials such as statements, open letters, and submissions to internat
• Execute advocacy initiatives aligned with ECPMF’s objectives to support media freedom and safeguard journalists at risk across Europe.
• Develop and execute international advocacy events to advance ECPMF’s mission.

Eligibility

• The successful candidate is based in Brussels, Belgium.
• A degree in a socio-political subject (political science, communication science, media studies, law, human rights) or equivalent educational programme.
•  2-3 years of professional experience in advocacy or policy work, ideally in Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) or human rights campaigning.
• Close knowledge of European Media Freedom topics
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of EU institutions, media freedom or journalism, and politics. A strong network of contacts in this field is desirable.
• Experience in advocating for and communicating complex policy issues (desirable).
• Experience in handling multiple activities at once, ability to work under pressure.
• Fluency in English. Additional languages are a bonus.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, particularly in drafting strategic advocacy materials for a diverse audience.
• Professionalism, reliability, willingness to take on responsibilities, and excellent coordination skills.

How to apply

Apply by the 20th of August via ECPMF’s form. Apply here.

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