The organisation:
The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) is a Brussels-based non-profit organization established in 1997, grouping the major European Union (EU) biodiesel producers. The EBB promotes the use of biodiesel in the EU, and participates in the elaboration of the EU energy, climate change, renewable energies, transport, agriculture policies, as well as any other policies relevant to the biodiesel industry.
The EBB represents an industry at the heart of almost all hot-button issues discussed today. From climate change to international trade and energy to agriculture, if there is an issue you’ve been reading about, there’s a good chance EBB is affected.
Position offered:
Based in Brussels, Belgium, the EBB has a small but dynamic team looking for a Media and Communication Manager eager to make an impact and keen to grow in a fast-paced and exciting environment.
The Media and Communications Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and managing the organization’s media and communication activities. This role involves creating and implementing effective communication strategies, managing EBB social media channels, producing engaging content, and ensuring consistent messaging to promote the organization’s mission, events and policy positions. The Media and Communication Manager will work closely with the Policy Manager to enhance the organization’s public image and engage with stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include interacting with a wide range of stakeholders and decision-making institutions. Keeping the EBB and its members abreast of each development, you will support developing policy positions, working to define and promote EBB interests. Acting under the supervision of the EBB Secretary General, you will be supported in all your work. You will, however, be given a lot of autonomy and need drive, creativity, and flexibility as you take initiative to get things done.
Main tasks:
- Develop and implement communication strategies;
- Manage EBB social media and web presences;
- Draft blogs and press releases, as requested;
- Liaise with journalists and other relevant stakeholders;
- Help organising internal and external events, coordinating EBB’s presence in conferences across Europe and participating as a speaker occasionally;
- Lead the drafting and distribution of EBB monthly newsletters;
- Coordinate other relevant communication activities;
- Support the EBB Policy Manager with:
- preparation of the EBB EU Affairs Working Group meetings;
- liaising with the European Parliament, Council and Commission;
- drafting of briefings, notes, and position papers.
Profile
- A Master’s Degree;
- A minimum 3-5 years of relevant and proven hands-on experience in media relations and creating communication content to support organisational goals;
- A passion for communicating, including eagerness to use and familiarity with standard communication software and social media;
- Excellent writing and proof-reading skills, and the ability to present complex technical matters simply;
- Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to take initiative and flourish in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
- Fluent spoken and written English (other EU languages an asset);
- Knowledge of EU institutions and decision-making processes;
- Previous experience in transport, fuels or bioenergy related industries might be considered as additional asset;
- Flexibility, and the ability to work well both individually, and as part of a team.
Why you should be interested in this position:
- This job offers you the chance to grow as you gain expertise that would be hard to get elsewhere in the same amount of time;
- EBB is offering competitive package:
- Permanent employment contract under Belgian law;
- Salary + benefits commensurate to experience;
- 20-day holidays, Belgium bank holidays + 10 days (recuperation)
- Flexible working hours;
- Opportunities for travel outside Belgium when required.
- Nice working atmosphere combined with challenging tasks.
Interested?
Candidates should send their application in English, consisting of a motivation letter, curriculum vitae by email to margareta.przybyla@mavence.com stating the job title “Media and Communication Manager” in the subject line.
We’ll only use the information you provide to process your application. By emailing us your CV and covering letter, you are permitting EBB to use the information you have provided for recruitment purposes.
Deadline for applications: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Please note that to be considered for this position you must be legally eligible to work in Belgium. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
