Bruegel is looking for a Communications and Editorial Officer

The post offers the opportunity to gain specific knowledge on communication and outreach related to economic policy and European affairs

Deadline for applications: 27 October 2024 (23.59 CET)

Expected starting date: November 2024

Type of contract: Full-time one-year contract that may become permanent

Bruegel is recruiting a Communications and editorial officer, to join the communications team, offering a challenging working experience in the top-rated European economic policy think tank. The post offers the opportunity to gain specific knowledge on communication and outreach related to economic policy and European affairs, and to support the editorial curation of the output of the organisation.

Bruegel is a European think tank working in the field of international economics. Established in 2005, Bruegel is independent and non-doctrinal. Its mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. We are committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. Bruegel’s membership includes EU Member State governments, international corporations and institutions. For more information about Bruegel, please consult: www.bruegel.org

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communications and editorial officer performs the following core tasks in close collaboration with the Head of Communications and the rest of the team:

• Participate in editing of all Bruegel’s written content.

• Support Bruegel’s Senior editor.

• Support the Editorial process management.

• Help manage the website.

• Support the monitoring of Bruegel’s impact via its various channels.

• Helping craft key messaging across the multiple Bruegel channels.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a proactive candidate, sociable and results-oriented, able to work within an international research community.

We are looking for applicants with:

• Academic background in political science, economics, social sciences, journalism, communications, or equivalent.

• Strong interest in economic policy and knowledge of European affairs.

• Excellent drafting and editing skills for texts targeting external audiences.

• Attention to detail and ability to ensure output complies with Bruegel style and editorial standards

• Fluent written and spoken English (native-speaker level).

• Able to research, collate, analyse and summarise information.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

• Capacity to work with people from different social and cultural backgrounds.

• Social media savvy and computer literate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, please submit your application to recruitment@bruegel.org with the subject line: “Communication and editorial officer Application 2024”.

Your application must be submitted by 27 October 2024 (23.59 CET).

The email must contain:

• CV and Cover Letter in a single PDF (merged)

Applications with missing documents and/or that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will NOT be considered.

Because of the high number of applications we usually receive we are unfortunately unable to reply to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within a few weeks.

Bruegel is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and treatment for all by providing that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.

For further guidance, see Bruegel’s Careers page: http://www.bruegel.org/careers/