Location: Brussels, Belgium
Starting: early autumn 2025
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: EUR 5800 gross/month + benefits
Deadline: Monday, 21 July at midnight Brussels time
Craft strategy. Shape stories. Support democracy.
At the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), we support the people and movements working to defend and advance democratic values — often where that work is under real threat. Our communications team doesn’t just share updates. We connect the dots between frontline voices, bold ideas and the policy spaces that need to hear them.
We’re looking for a Deputy Communications Manager to help lead this work — someone who understands the nuance of political communication, knows how to turn complex realities into compelling content and is ready to step into a strategic, visible role within our Brussels-based team.
This is a role for a strong communicator who can move comfortably between strategy and delivery; writing, digital and events; team coordination and working closely with programme teams and partners across regions and thematic areas.
What You’ll Do
You’ll report to the Senior Communications Manager and serve as a lead member of the communications team. Your responsibilities will include:
Strategy, Content & Knowledge
•Lead on the EED communications strategy delivery, including planning and content streams development for website, social media, email, media outreach and other channels.
•Work with programme teams to co-create dedicated communications and thought leadership plans and products and manage their delivery in a complex and rapidly changing environment of the EED areas of work.
•Develop organisational level communication, marketing and knowledge products and oversee their production, including executive comms and the EED Annual Report.
Digital Strategy & Social Media
•Shape and implement EED’s digital strategy, from content streams and calendar to campaigns and multimedia.
•Lead editorial direction and content development for EED’s website and social media platforms, including multimedia (videos, animation, podcasts, photography, illustration).
•Set and monitor KPIs and direct content, audience and engagement improvements and growth across platforms.
Events & External Engagement
•Lead design, planning, promotion and visibility for EED events — both internal and external.
•Ensure strong coordination across teams and partners to maximise visibility, reach and engagement before, during and after events.
Team Leadership & Oversight
•Supervise trainees within the communications team and contribute to a collaborative, empowering and high-performing work culture.
•Act as liaison with external contractors and suppliers.
•Step in to substitute for the Senior Communications Manager when requested.
What You Bring
You are:
•Strategic and hands-on — able to zoom in and out as needed.
•Curious and proactive — with a commitment to EED’s values and mission.
•Wordsmith and storyteller — can craft compelling messages from complex information.
•Cool and collaborative — comfortable working across teams, in a fast-paced environment.
You have:
•At least five years of full-time experience in strategic communications, preferably in international affairs, media, civil society or EU public affairs.
•A university degree in communications, international affairs or a relevant field.
•Near-native English.
•Exceptional skills in writing, editing, digital and multimedia content creation.
•Strong project management skills.
•Strong understanding of the EU neighbourhood policy, regional political contexts and discourses.
Bonus points for:
•Fluency in another relevant language (Arabic, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, French, Albanian, Serbian, etc.)
•Work experience in a foundation or other grantmaking organisation.
Why Join Us?
•Real Impact: Contribute to initiatives that make a tangible difference in promoting democracy, free press and human rights.
•Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about supporting democratic change.
•Professional Growth: Take a leading role in shaping how a mission-driven organisation communicates — with space to test ideas, grow your strategic voice and influence the way democratic support is understood in the EU sphere and beyond.
What We Offer
•Competitive salary and benefits package.
•A diverse and committed team based in the heart of Brussels EU district.
How to Apply
Ready to embark on your journey with EED? Submit your application online via the “apply” panel on this page.
Application Material:
•Your CV in Europass format
•A one-page motivation letter
•Contact details for three referees
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Please note: EED does not accept phone calls, letters or email queries regarding applications.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Pre-employment screening and vetting, including a criminal record check, are part of the recruitment process. All personal data will be handled in line with EU legislation on data protection.