Communications Officer
Communications Officer
ERTICO - ITS Europe
Brussels, Belgium
ERTICO - ITS Europe (www.ertico.com) is a multi-sector, public-private partnership pursuing the development and deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems and services (ITS) in Europe. With over 110 partners, representing eight different sectors, ERTICO provides a platform that brings all key ITS stakeholders together along the entire value chain. ERTICO has a long track record of designing and managing research and pre-deployment projects. Through ongoing cooperation in a series of projects, ERTICO has developed privileged relationships across Europe and worldwide. To provide leadership both in leading and supporting EU-funded projects, ERTICO employs the best-in-class experts in the ITS field.
We are currently seeking to recruit a full-time COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER.
Your role as Communications Officer is to carry out communications activities related to EU funded projects on behalf of ERTICO. Such activities include the development of project dissemination plans, development of communications material and channels, managing the dissemination project budget, online promotion, social media marketing and event support.
What will be your main responsibilities?
- Develop project dissemination plans, documents and deliverables;
- Conceptualise and carry out the external communications of projects according to the dissemination plan, ensuring that the set tasks are implemented in a timely matter;
- Website and online media management;
- Write and edit featured articles, news items, brochures and other material on specific issues related to ERTICO’s projects;
- Coordinate with other project partners to ensure quality of dissemination material;
- Monitor press articles related to the project work;
- Support to project related events;
- Provide input to future project proposals;
- Contribute to the overall corporate communications strategy.
What should you bring?
- Experience in communication tasks for EC co-funded projects is an absolute must;
- At least 3 years of project communications experience;
- Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear messages;
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading and design layout skills are essential;
- Excellent English oral and written skills (near-native level), additional languages are an advantage;
- Knowledge of WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite and various online tools (e.g. Sharepoint, MailChimp, SurveyMonkey, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.);
- Ability to work using own initiative and within a team;
- Professionalism and creativity.
What we offer?
This is a working opportunity in a high-tech sector that is shaping tomorrow’s world. You will become familiar with the innovative transport solutions and policies we design and the EU funded projects in which we participate. You will be part of a dynamic team of communications professionals and smart mobility experts.
Please send your CV and application letter to recruitment@mail.ertico.com before 29 January 2021.
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