Communications & PR Officer - Brussels, België - EuropeActive

Beschrijving

Category Employment


Experience 1-3 years


Location Brussels


Start As soon as possible or at the latest 1/03/2023


Job title Communications & PR Officer


EuropeActive - The European Health and Fitness Association
EuropeActive is the leading not-for-profit organisation representing the whole of the European health and fitness sector in Brussels.

The European health and fitness sector serves over 62 million consumers, generates 27.2 billion Euros in revenues, employs 750,000 people, and consists of 62,000 facilities.

Alongside its significant economic contribution, the sector has a major role to play in making a more active and healthier Europe.

EuropeActive aims to co-operate with the European Union and other international organisations to achieve its objective, to get
MORE PEOPLE | MORE ACTIVE | MORE OFTEN.

Main Duties:

• Create a broad array of promotional and communication materials for the organisation (digital newsletters, press releases, event invites, bulletins, brochures, etc.)
• Develop and implement communication and social media strategies to expand our reach and generate new leads through EuropeActive communication and social media channels.
• Communicate the implications and findings to our network of members and stakeholders through our websites, newsletters and social media
• Online tracking and monitoring to provide information through data collection, market research and industry trends.
• Develop visuals, logos and other designs using appropriate software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop or similar)
• Optimise content for each distinct channel to engage and inform our target audiences.
• Respond to (social) media inquiries and arrange interviews to increase brand awareness
• Maintain a permanent liaison with other departments (events, EU & Public Affairs, etc.) of the organisation for promotion and dissemination purposes
• Update senior management regularly
• Maintain a communications budget
• Provide organisational and operational support in the planning, management and execution of all major EuropeActive events and meetings

Requirements:

• Relevant degree (Marketing, Communication, Business Administration or related field) and proven experience as a communications officer/manager
• Fast learner and willingness to learn about the European fitness sector, strategy and work plan to appreciate and relate to our vision and principles,
• Strong knowledge of Social Media strategies and campaigns,
• Understanding and experience of digital marketing,
• Knowledge of data analysis and report writing,
• Ability to articulate and communicate effectively,
• Excellent English language communication skills, other languages (German is a plus) are welcome,
• Ability to write succinctly and accurately and to produce concise and effective briefings, having assimilated detailed and lengthy reports/consultation papers,
• Good working knowledge of standard Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Photoshop/InDesign.

Profile:

• Multitasker, highly organised and detailoriented
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• Problemsolving skills and diplomacy
• Customerservice orientation
• A team player with leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
• Timemanagement skills and the ability to work under pressure to ensure the efficient running of our strategy
• Sales and marketing skills to promote our initiatives and attract sponsorship
• A flexible, targetdriven, proactive approach
• Selfmotivation and enthusiasm.

We will offer:

• A full time openended Belgian employment contract
• A firstclass opportunity to work in a very dynamic sector,
• As a player in a growing team you will be able to demonstrate originality and aptitude,
• To learn more about the EU Institutions and their workings,
• Transport compensation, meal vouchers, private health insurance (hospitalisation) and pension scheme.

Payment:
Competitive salary package in line with responsibilities


Start date: 1st March 2023


Duration:
Full time, permanent position with open-ended Belgian contract.


Location:
Avenue des Arts 43, Brussels, B-1040

Please accept our thanks in advance for your interest in working with EuropeActive and we wish you every success in your career.

**Do not forget to mention that you found this job ad on the EURACTIV Jobsite