Communication Officer

AE - Autism-Europe

Brussels, Belgium

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.

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.

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