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.

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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• 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