Communication and media manager

Candidates should demonstrate experience in communication and also have a keen interest in corporate and financial reporting. An understanding of the international accounting standard-setting process and some knowledge of IFRS would be a distinct advantage. The communication  and media manager should be able to communicate about EFRAG’s activities to individuals with different levels of technical expertise. The communication manager will support the EFRAG Board President in implementing EFRAG’s communication strategy.

Joining EFRAG represents a unique opportunity to combine your expertise as a communications professional with your interest in corporate and financial reporting.  You will be at the forefront of implementing an enhanced communication strategy designed to engage stakeholders across Europe in EFRAG’s work to influence the international standard-setting process.  Working at EFRAG will give you the opportunity to liaise with the Brussels community and the wider stakeholders in Europe and beyond. 

We are looking for candidates with the following profile:

• Demonstrated experience in communication 
• Demonstrated experience in article and speech writing
• Some experience with social media
• Some experience with maintenance of websites
• Experience in organising conferences and events is a plus
• A keen interest in corporate and financial reporting developments (some understanding of the international accounting standard-setting process and IFRS would be a distinct advantage). 
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) and fluent in French
• Excellent writing skills
• Good communication and presentation skills 
• Good organisation skills 
• Personal attributes: 
• Ability to liaise with senior people 
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Flexibility 
• Ability to work independently 
• Ability to work in a team 
• Sense of diplomacy 
• Ability to work under pressure and to cope with deadlines 

We are open to consider working on a part-time or a full-time basis.

A more detailed description can be found at the EFRAG website: http://www.efrag.org/Vacancies