Communication Officer

Our client European Institute Of Innovation and Technology (EIT) looks for a new colleague as Communication Officer until 31.12.2025. (with possibility of extension) Salary : from 3.500 - 5.100 EUR gross (all salary payments are converted into HUF) Place of work : Budapest Purpose : Provide support in the fields indicated under “Tasks” and provide daily support as Communication officer Tasks : Contribute to the implementation of the EIT Communication & Engagement Annual Work Plan to increase the visibility of the EIT’s activities and achievements; Coordinate EIT Communication campaigns including concept development, project management, visual asset creation, and coordination between team members Coordinate and draft background briefings and speaking points for senior management to support their participation in meetings, events and interviews; Draft reports and concept notes and carrying out research and analysis; Providing support with the organisation of conferences and events for stakeholders; Contribute to the development and implementation of the EIT Annual Work Programme to increase the visibility of the EIT’s and its KICs activities and achievements. Professional experience : Ability to demonstrate experience of above tasks through different professional experience A minimum of 3 years of full time work experience in communications, marketing, journalism or related discipline A minimum of one year professional experience of above tasks in an English setting Qualification : Completed university degree – Bachelor Advantageous : Completed university degree – Masters level Degree in EU studies, politics, communications, marketing, philosophy, arts, history, languages Experience in working for an EU institution Project Management experience Experience working in a multicultural environment Language skills : Excellent command of the English language (at least C1 Level based on the Common Framework of Reference Languages) IT Skills : Computer literacy and in particular excellent use of MS Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Other skills and competencies : Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong ability to draft briefings and analytical reports Large event organisation experience Experience in managing social media channels and tools for a large scale organisation Ability to communicate effectively and convincingly to different audiences Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadline What We Offer : Competitive salary Dynamic, diverse and international working environment Opportunity to contribute to the EIT's day-to-day operations and contribute to its exciting mission as a key player in the European innovation landscape Training opportunities Hybrid working hours Working hours : 40 hours / week with a lunch break of at least 20 minutes (normal lunch break is held at any time between 12 : 00 to 14 : 40)