The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for a Public Engagement Assistant (Press and Media Coordinator) to join the Public Affairs team at the U.S. Mission to the European Union.
Job holder designs and implements press and media activities for the Mission to promote balanced and informed coverage of U.S. policy, respond to breaking stories, correct misinformation, and counter disinformation. Analyzes and compiles regular summaries of press and media coverage and its impact; prepares regular verbal and written reports to Mission leadership.
Dynamic and multi-cultural work environment.
Full-time position with extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, etc.
Salary as of €5.158 gross/month.
EDUCATION: University degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: 3 years of experience in public relations, public affairs, journalism, communications, marketing, managing public relations, outreach events, press conferences, and other media interactions.
LANGUAGE: Fluency in English and French.
Interested candidates are invited to create their Electronic Recruitment Application profile via the Embassy website and submit their application before June 9, 2023. A complete application means that you outline in your ERA profile how you meet the minimum requirements and attach all required documents (a residence permit & a diploma officially recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities). For further details on the process of diploma recognition via cfwb/naric, and other useful tips, please carefully read the notice to applicants on our website: https://be.usembassy.gov/jobs/#jobs.
Direct link to the vacancy: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=u29ldunbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=48242&orgId=119
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent contract
Salary: From €5,158.00 per month
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bicycle plan
- Commuter assistance
- Company classes
- Company events
- Company phone
- Food allowance
- Hospitalization insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site gym
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- 13th month salary
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
- Sunday or public holiday pay
- Vacation money
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- public affairs: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- English, French (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 09/06/2023
