Project Communications Officer

We are looking for a Project Communications Officer

(temporary employment contract - 6 months)

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) is looking for a Project Communications Officer to join a diverse team of eight staff based in Brussels for a period of 6 months (maternity cover).

The EFJ is the largest journalists’ organisation in Europe representing 75 national journalists’ trade unions and professional associations in 44 countries. It is recognised by the European Union and the Council of Europe as the representative voice of journalists in Europe.

The Project Communications Officer will work on a diverse range of issues related to journalism, media freedom and trade union movement.

You will be responsible for implementing communications of EU-funded projects and related activities under the supervision of the project managers, including:

• The Voices Journalism Festival (ongoing). Responsibilities will include leading regular communications meetings with the Consortium, promoting the Festival’s fourth edition (Greece, November 2026), doing on-site social media communications and follow-up.

• Stand Up for Journalism (starting October 2026). Responsibilities will include writing articles/press releases, creating visual/campaign materials and promotion of specific activities (from October 2026).

• IMPACT - Independent Media Promoting Accountability, Community, and Trust in European Democracy (ongoing). Responsibilities will include writing articles/press releases/newsletters/advocacy papers to promote EU journalists’ values and fundamental rights, promote EFJ members’ national projects, communications and outreach impact report.

• And any other ad hoc project related communications.

Communications on political advocacy may be requested occasionally.

Skills and knowledge required

• Proven and significant professional experience of at least two years experience in project communications

• Excellent writing and communications skills

• Knowledge of EU-projects and requirements

• Good understanding of the journalism sector and media freedom issues in Europe

• Experience in managing website (Wordpress) and social media

• High command of English, native level (any other language is an asset)

Desirable

• Experience in communications for a high-profile event such as a festival

• Awareness of the importance of safeguarding journalists’ working conditions

• Strong team spirit

• Proactivity, autonomy, creativity hands-on

Benefits

• Flexible remote work (up to two days per week)

• Remuneration range: 2,400-2,700 EUR

• Additional benefits: lunch vouchers, remote work allowance, Computer and Internet Allowances, mobile phone subscription, public transport.

Additional information

Candidates must be available to start on 1 August 2026.

Closing date for applications: 26 May 2026. However, applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and interviews may be held beforehand. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The application process will include at least two interviews.

Please send your CV and a one-page motivation letter as well as reference contacts if any at secretariat@europeanjournalists.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – thank you for your understanding.

EFJ is an equal opportunities employer. To comply with GDPR and data protection laws, EFJ does not retain candidate applications.