Description
ICF Next is one of the leading integrated communication agencies in Europe, specialising in large-scale campaigns across the European Union.
We are looking for a creative and dynamic team player to fill the position of Public Relations Consultant.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of small to large-scale media relations and stakeholder engagement projects/campaigns from A to Z
  
• Set up of PR plans in co-operation with other relevant teams (strategic planning, creation, content and production)
  
• Active contribution to tender proposals including research work, liaising internally with different teams
  
• Budget preparation, planning, monitoring and reporting
  
• Regular contact with clients (mainly within the EU Institutions)
  
• Building tactics, engaging with journalists and stakeholders and empowering them to become multipliers
  
• Liaising and working closely with our network of PR agencies around the world to implement PR strategies and activities at local levels
  
• Production of PR assets: multi-media news releases, advisory/briefing notes, reports and presentations
  
• Coordination and follow-up with internal production teams involved in PR projects
  
• Mapping of media outlets and stakeholder organisations
  
• Pitching and reaching out to media outlets and stakeholder organisations by e-mail and phone (mostly in English but any additional languages is an asset)
  
• Monitoring of outreach activities and project/campaign pick up
  
• Analysis, reporting and presentation of results in dedicated reports and presentations
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in PR
  
• Previous experience in EU communication projects
  
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written) - any additional languages is an asset
  
• Good understanding of the functioning of the EU institutions
  
• Interest and experience in communicating about EU policies to EU citizens
  
• Good storytelling and pitching skills
  
• Ability to develop and cultivate relationships with journalists and stakeholders
  
• At ease with Microsoft Office Suite, mailing and survey tools
  

• Proactive, solution-oriented and can-do mindset
  
• Team player
  
• Strong problem solving, analytical, organisational and planning skills
  
• Flexible with a great sense of responsibility
  
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
  

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Working at ICF

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Brussels, Belgium (BE75)