Head of Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belgium, +7 more countries.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance and assistance in developing campaigns through narratives and communication strategies.

• Collaborate with campaigners and the social media manager to oversee or create complementary content, such as reactive posts, videos, and campaign materials.

• Connect with media contacts and external agencies to enhance campaign visibility across European and national platforms.

• Establish partnerships with influencers, creators, and independent activists.

• Enhance campaigners' storytelling abilities and identify engaging storytelling prospects.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists.

• Draft press releases and prepare briefings.

• Keep an accurate and up-to-date media database across key countries.

• Manage and refresh social media presence.

• Supervise and mentor a social media manager.

• Track the news cycle and social media performance to pinpoint campaign opportunities.

• Define success metrics for communications, including social media KPIs, and oversee activities to achieve them.

• Counsel senior leadership on communications and reputational issues, including crisis management.

• Ensure consistency in messaging and tone across all public communications.

• Occasionally perform tasks beyond the standard role as part of a collaborative team culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in English.

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.

• Capable of translating complex policy or campaign matters into engaging narratives for diverse audiences.

• Ability to uncover creative news angles from unusual or difficult subject matter.

• Skilled in crafting inspiring, clear, and impactful written content in English.

• Experience in media relations, influencer collaborations, or content creation.

• Proven track record of engaging new audiences through various communication channels.

• Ability to leverage audience insights to shape communication strategies.

• Data-driven and focused on achieving results.

• Willingness to experiment, learn, and continuously refine content and communication strategies.

• Capable of designing and delivering practical training sessions.

• Committed to systemic change in Europe and aligned with principles of solidarity, sustainability, justice, and democracy.

• Willingness to travel within Europe as needed, at least three times a year.

• Applications must be submitted in English.

• Applicants should be located in countries where WeMove Europe operates.

• Nice to have: familiarity with digital-first campaigns, recent video storytelling experience, line management experience, knowledge of the Brussels press landscape and national media, and proficiency in additional European languages.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time (5 days a week) or optional part-time (4 days a week, with a pro-rata salary adjustment).

• Permanent contract.

• Home office setup.

• Choice of co-working space.

• 30 vacation days.

• Training opportunities.

• Professional development support.

• Regular team meetings.

• Week-long in-person retreat with the entire team.

• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.