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ICF Public Relations Consultant in Brussels, Belgium

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

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

Brussels, Belgium (BE75)

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