Applicants should have strong communication skills gained from experience in journalism, campaigning or public relations, a demonstrable interest in politics and the environment, and the drive to cut through EU jargon and spin to expose the facts.

Excellent English is a must and good knowledge of French and other EU languages a distinct advantage.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide clear, concise and creative communications on EU environmental issues, aimed at international EU correspondents and decision-makers.
• Prepare, write and disseminate press releases, media briefings and other relevant communications material.
• Coordinate and promote press conferences, interviews and briefings, and advise Greenpeace EU staff on communications.
• Establish, develop and maintain good relations with the EU media community.
• Act as a media spokesperson and Greenpeace representative.
• Maintain contacts with Greenpeace national offices and Greenpeace International to help ensure coordination for EU-related communications output across the global organisation.
• With the Communications Manager, develop and implement innovative and competent communications strategies on EU political and legislative issues.
• Contribute to media training for Greenpeace EU staff and, where relevant, national Greenpeace offices.
• Manage and update the Greenpeace EU website and social media accounts.
• Maintain a media database of EU correspondents.

(One-year full-time position extendable to a permanent position)

• Closing date: 9 August 2012