LOCATION:  Brussels

Overall Purpose:
To actively promote the aims and objectives of the organisation and its campaigns through media and other public and private communications channels in Brussels.

Main responsibilities:
As part of the European Unit you will be expected to work in close co-operation with Greenpeace International Communications, Campaign and Political departments and develop a strong working relationship with Greenpeace’ European National Offices.   

As the Brussels based Communications specialist to be responsible for advising campaigners on the potential media impact of European releases, actions and briefings and their timing and suitability within the context of the European agenda.

To initiate and supervise the production of imaginative and effective communications to all media. (This will include media events and opportunities, press releases, briefings and support materials). 

To develop Communications Strategies and Media Plans within  the EU context.  

To act as a Greenpeace’ spokespersons in European Affairs

Tasks and other responsibilities:
1. Internal relationships
The EU media Officer co-ordinates common work with Greenpeace International Comms Chief Press Officer (CPO) and Comms people of European NROs (EU NROs and others like Czech Republic, Switzerland,  Russia and the Mediterranean Office)

2. External Relationships
To ensure Greenpeace maintains and develops extensive media contacts and relationships with Brussels based media. 

3. Distribution
Develop and maintain selective and targeted distribution lists for all media types and channels in Brussels.    

4. Quality
To deliver highly effective, timely, focused and strategic output for Greenpeace campaigns

5. Editorial Output
To be responsible for the media output of Greenpeace Brussels based media.

To provide media advice and operational reports to the Communications Director, Chief Media Officer and Brussels EU-Unit Head.

To advise and evaluate the effectiveness of GPI campaigns media exposure.

6. Financial
Reporting to the European Unit Head, you will be responsible for ensuring that all work undertaken is within budget and other financial guidelines.

7. Confidential Information
Maintain high level of confidentiality, given access to detailed information relating to Greenpeace.

Working Conditions
The position is based in Brussels, but on occasions you will be required to work away from this office. 

The pace of work is often high and whilst every effort is made to maintain reasonable office hours, flexibility is required according to the demands of the job within a campaigning organisation.

Commitment and Risk
As a Greenpeace staff member, a Media Officer is expected to maintain a high commitment to furthering Greenpeace’s campaign goals through their own work. You will have the option, at your discretion, to participate in Greenpeace campaign actions.