Position description
Natural Mineral Waters Europe is currently looking for a highly motivated and service-oriented Communications Manager to join its small and dynamic team in Brussels. The successful candidate will be playing a key interface between the team, NMWE membership and relevant stakeholders and will help develop and strengthen NMWE’s engagement both internally and externally.
Areas of responsibilities
- Develop and implement the communications strategy approved by the Board;
- Design internal and external communication tools, including press releases, news articles, social media content, blog entries, brochures, newsletters, and provide supporting content and toolkits for members where appropriate;
- Identify and address relevant Communications target audiences, such as third-party stakeholders (Media, NGOs, etc.). Help develop and maintain effective relationships with them through proactive Communications plans;
- Design and coordinate specific Communication outreach activities;
- Provide insights and regular information to the membership on any issue of interest to the industry via dedicated messaging, newsletters, etc.;
- Lead, execute and further develop NMWE’s social media strategy;
- Maintain and update NMWE’s website regularly. Write and provide content and further implement SEO strategy in cooperation with NMWE’s agency;
- Work in close cooperation with the Public Affairs Officer to leverage opportunities and support her in the development and implementation of NMWE’s Public Affairs strategy;
- Monitor for industry-related issues and support NMWE in proactive planning and issues and crisis management;
- Serve as staff liaison to the Chairpersons of NMWE’s Communications Committee and coordinate its meetings (agenda, material, action points);
- Assist NMWE’s other Committees in meeting their objectives and promoting their achievements.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree with three to five years of experience in the communication field;
- Knowledge of EU structure and decision-making process (ideally acquired in the course of an internship or a previous position with an EU institution);
- Previous experience in the beverage or FMCG sector is an advantage;
- English: native speaker or equivalent, other languages (in particular German) is an advantage.
Skills
- Proactive and capable of exercising leadership;
- Excellent communication skills with ability to speak and write clearly and concisely;
- Ability to take initiative and think creatively;
- Good organisational skills with attention to details;
- Self-starter and independent;
- Ability to respond to urgent media enquiries or emergency situations in an efficient manner;
- Service-oriented;
- Team player and flexible person;
- Knowledge of key EU institutions, decision-making process and media;
- Practical experience managing social media channels, maintaining websites and intranet platforms;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to use digital and social media communication tools;
- Practical experience in the areas of public affairs and stakeholder management is an advantage.
NMWE offers
- An established trade association representing natural and healthy products;
- A nice work atmosphere with a small enthusiastic team;
- Possibility to work from home up to 3 days a week;
- A competitive salary with fringe benefits;
- A full-time contract under Belgian law.
Application instructions
If you are interest, we invite you to send your CV and a cover letter to NMWE at [email protected] by 28th of January latest. For practical reasons, we will only reply to candidates selected for an interview.
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