Detail of the vacancy notice

  • Directorate: Directorate for Communication
  • Management: no
  • Unit/Service: D.1. Press office, relations with media
  • Grade: AST1-AST9
  • Location: Brussels
  • Deadline:  26 November 2026 at noon (Brussels time)

Your job and responsibilities

Would you be interested in strategic communication and media relations? Would you like to help your colleagues to have a real impact?

As a press officer, you have the responsibility of expanding the visibility of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and its members in German language media, as well as of developing the CoR narrative and media actions related to economic policy, focusing in particular on industrial innovation and transition.

You organise media briefings and draft press releases and other news items on the work of the CoR, its leadership and its members, in German and English with a focus on the work of German speaking members.

You are also responsible for reporting/media relations on the Commission for Economic Policy (ECON) and industrial policy in general, as well as the management of media partnerships with European newsrooms. You will also liaise with journalists on content, provide information and inspiration where necessary and you will be the main liaison for media outlets interested in the Automotive Regions Alliance, in association with the audiovisual team and the whole team.

You are part of the dynamic team of the press office, which consists of around 10 colleagues.

Who are we? What are the challenges that lie ahead for us?

Our Unit "Press office, relations with media" has a staff of 17 and is part of the Directorate for Communication. 

The team of multilingual press officers is responsible for promoting the work of the CoR and its members via the European media, through press releases but also through close relations with journalists and media at EU, national, regional and local levels.

This team liaises closely with the CoR presidency, political groups and members to find the most effective ways to interest journalists in the work of the Committee and its members, based around the key political and campaigning priorities for the Committee.

Our main achievements lie both in the quantity and quality of media mentions and the fact that this high-performing team is at the heart of the visibility of the CoR.

Our challenges ahead include preparing for the new mandate of the CoR.

Are you the talent we are looking for?

General abilities and capacities required

  • Think critically, analyse and solve problems pragmatically.
  • Assess the credibility and reliability of sources, data and information, and use the relevant digital tools to carry out your duties.
  • Organise your own work, demonstrate responsibility, identify priorities, make appropriate decisions and deliver results. 
  • Adapt to an evolving working environment, demonstrate commitment and adopt a constructive attitude at all times. Remain effective and flexible even during periods of heavy workload.
  • Take the initiative to achieve individual and shared objectives, demonstrate ownership and work autonomously.
  • Learn and develop professionally to continuously enhance job performance, your knowledge of the organisation and the working environment.
  • Work together with others in a constructive way, contributing to a diverse and inclusive working environment. Act with respect and courtesy at all times.
  • Convey information and relevant opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, facilitate interaction and engage effectively with others. Treat confidential or sensitive information accordingly.

Job-specific requirements

  • You have sound experience and a proven track record in media relations and institutional communication.
  • You are familiar with the EU's industrial transition challenges and relevant policies.
  • You have strong drafting skills. 
  • You have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the EU and a satisfactory knowledge of another of the EU official languages. For functional reasons, a high level of German and English is required.
  • You have a good command of IT applications and collaborative tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.) as well as AI tools used in a secure environment.

Assets

  • Previous experience in journalism is a strong asset.
  • Understanding of the German and Austrian media landscapes, including at local level, is desirable.
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