EFJ Project Communications Officer

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) is looking for a Project Communications Officer to join a diverse team of eight staff based in Brussels for a period of 6 months. The Project Communications Officer will work on a diverse range of issues related to journalism, media freedom and trade union movement.

Key Responsibilities 

The role will be responsible for implementing communications of EU-funded projects and related activities under the supervision of the project managers, including:

• The Voices Journalism Festival (ongoing). Responsibilities will include leading regular communications meetings with the Consortium, promoting the Festival’s fourth edition (Greece, November 2026), doing on-site social media communications and follow-up.
• Stand Up for Journalism (starting October 2026). Responsibilities will include writing articles/press releases, creating visual/campaign materials and promotion of specific activities (from October 2026).
• IMPACT – Independent Media Promoting Accountability, Community, and Trust in European Democracy (ongoing).
• Responsibilities will include writing articles/press releases/newsletters/advocacy papers to promote EU journalists’ values and fundamental rights, promote EFJ members’ national projects, communications and outreach impact report.
• And any other ad hoc project related communications.

Requirements

• Proven and significant professional experience of at least two years experience in
  project communications
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Knowledge of EU-projects and requirements
• Good understanding of the journalism sector and media freedom issues in Europe
• Experience in managing website (WordPress) and social media
• High command of English, native level (any other language is an asset)
• Candidates must be available to start on 1 August 2026.

Desirable

• Experience in communications for a high-profile event such as a festival
• Awareness of the importance of safeguarding journalists’ working conditions
• Strong team spirit
• Proactivity, autonomy, creativity hands-on

How to apply

• Closing date for applications: 26 May 2026. However, applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and interviews may be held beforehand. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• The application process will include at least two interviews.
• Please send your CV and a one-page motivation letter as well as reference contacts if any at secretariat@europeanjournalists.org.

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