Campaigns and Communications and Officer

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is looking for a Campaigns and Communications and Officer (M/F) in its headquarters in Brussels for 12 months – Immediate hiring!

Together with the Head of Department, the Campaigns and Communications officer will help implement the IFJ´s internal and external communications policy. This includes:

• Standardising and professionalising the external communication of the IFJ
• Liaising with IFJ members across the world and responding to their queries
• Managing the website and social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube)
• Designing campaign and communication visuals  and tools
• Developing and implementing IFJ campaigns, activities, promoting press freedom and decent working conditions for journalists
• Drafting press releases
• Media monitoring
• Occasional translation work

Profile:

• Fluent spoken and written English (native or equivalent)
• Good knowledge of French and/or Spanish
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written)
• At least 2 years’ experience as a journalist or communication officer
• Community media management skills
• Creativity
• Experience in web site management
• Knowledge of trade unionism an asset
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

IFJ offers:

• A 12-month contract – with the possibility of it becoming a permanent contract – in a great multicultural and international workplace based in Brussels, Belgium
• Occasional travel
• Open and respectful organisation culture advocating for press freedom, labour rights and gender equality
• Salary based on experience with additional meal vouchers, group insurance and DKV health insurance

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter – by midnight CET on Sunday 12 June 2022 – to communications@ifj.org 

Interviews will be held – in-person or online – on 16 or 17 June. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Organisation: International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)

Deadline: 12/06/2022

Location: Brussels, Belgium