Managing Director (all genders) Communications/Media
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With over 1,400 team members across 31 offices on three continents, FGS Global is the world’s no. 1 strategic communications consultancy. When the stakes are high for our clients, especially in critical and complex situations, we safeguard their reputation and advance dialogue with key stakeholders on their behalf. Our approach is integrated, our teams are diverse with experience from journalism, corporate communications, digital communications, politics and investor relations.
Our Global Public Affairs experts advise companies and investors regarding the impact of political, policy, and regulatory developments on their businesses and strategic positioning. This includes support for the advocacy of legitimate interests, political due diligence, and media engagement, as well as analysing and advising on the optimal organization of firms' Governmental Relations and Policy function. Our Brussels office serves as the EU hub of FGS Global.
We are seeking a seasoned Communications/Media Managing Director to lead the development of policy media, policy communications, and advocacy campaigning strategies in Brussels. This individual will leverage their deep expertise in the Brussels media and policy landscape, strong relationships with journalists, and a background in journalism or communications within EU institutions to deliver impactful solutions for clients. The role focuses on applying personal advisory expertise, mentoring teams, and integrating traditional, digital, and influencer activation approaches to high stakes advocacy and communications projects.
Join our Brussels team as:
Managing Director (all genders) Communications/Media
What tasks can you look forward to?
* Lead EU policy media, communications, and advocacy campaigns, integrating traditional and digital approaches.
* Leverage strong relationships with Brussels journalists and deep knowledge of the EU media and policy stakeholder landscape.
* Train and mentor teams to enhance their policy communications and campaign execution skills.
* Provide strategic counsel on high-stakes communications and advocacy challenges.
* Incorporate influencer activation and digital tools into communications strategies.
What should you bring along?
* 10+ years in EU policy communications, journalism, or related fields, with a proven track record in EU institutions (e.g. former spokesperson), corporates, or consultancies.
* Proven expertise in EU policy communications or journalism with a strong network of Brussels media contacts.
* Deep knowledge of the EU media and policy landscape, including digital and influencer activation.
* Demonstrated ability to execute high-stakes advocacy and communications strategies.
* Strong mentoring and leadership skills to develop team capabilities.
What we can offer you
* A High-impact role with significant visibility in the Brussels media and policy space.
* Contributing to our team’s and firm’s growth by expanding a key capability for integrated stakeholder campaigns and impactful advocacy.
* An inspiring working environment as well as the opportunity to work at one of our international offices for a limited period of time.
* A dedicated, supportive and growing team.
* A corporate culture that combines excellence with team spirit.
* The opportunity to work flexibly both in our offices and from home.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Please don’t worry! Studies have shown that some groups like women or people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At FGS Global, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role and our company but your previous professional experience doesn’t match perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we would like to encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or another role.
We look forward to your complete application (incl. all relevant academic and professional certificates and/or reference letters). Feel free to contact our HR team by email at careers-eu@fgsglobal.com.
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