Communications Manager Junior

We are looking for a professional with 2+ years of experience to join our international and multidisciplinary team as a Junior EU Communications Manager at our office located in Graphisoft Park in Budapest. 

The ideal candidate shall be based and be able to work in Hungary. The selected manager will be responsible for planning, implementing projects and delivering communication actions within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. He/She will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, the coordinator, Granting Authority, or project team members. 

 

About Europa Media 

Europa Media has been actively participating in EU funded research and innovation projects as coordinator or partner in a broad range of fields including international research cooperation, lifelong learning, entrepreneurship, knowledge based bioeconomy, health, environment, and information and communication technologies (ICT). 

Read more: here 

(In case this may look confusing, Europa Media Trainings is a sister company of Europa Media) 

 

Responsibilities 

  • Planning, monitoring, and delivering online communication strategies that include social media activities, website development, liaising with the press, campaigns, etc. 

  • Support the managers in EU-funded research and innovation projects as a partner and ensuring the implementation of the project's activities and the delivery of their results; 

  • Actively communicating and liaising with project partners as well as building networks and disseminating and exploiting the project results; 

  • Travelling to proposal/project meetings and events, predominantly within Europe; 

 

Requirements 

We are searching for candidates with a proactive approach, leadership skills, outgoing personality and creativity. Meeting the following requirements is an admissibility criterion for the applications: 

  • Experience with science communications (e.g. press releases, communication kits, websites, etc.); 

  • Ability to draft informative and promotional material where complex information is being digested and easy to understand; 

  • Demonstrated experience in managing/implementing projects relevant to Europa Media’s fields of activities; 

  • Ability to establish strong links and communicate effectively with external clients, stakeholders and partners; 

  • Excellent analytical and drafting skills to produce proposals and reports; 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 

Having one or more of the following skills and knowledge is an additional advantage: 

  • Experience in dissemination and communication actions; 

  • Experience in working with graphic designers and IT professionals; 

  • Direct experience in managing EU projects and handling their technical, administrative and financial management; 

 

What We Offer 

  • A competitive compensation and benefits package; 

  • Opportunity to take part in international research and innovation projects; 

  • Opportunity to advance in the EU project development and management as well as in the energy, environment and sustainable development fields; 

  • Opportunity to pursue own areas of interest and project ideas; 

  • A great working environment at the Graphisoft Park by the Danube, and within a young, multidisciplinary and international team. 

 

When and Where 

This is a full-time post foreseen to start as soon as possible with a probationary period of three months. The place of post is Graphisoft Park, Budapest, Hungary. 

 

How to apply 

If you believe you are the right candidate for this post, please submit your application to . Please indicate “Junior EU Communications Manager” in the subject line and attach: 

  • A short motivation letter explaining how your profile matches the skills and qualifications required for the position; 

  • A curriculum vitae. 

Only those applications which meet the required skills and qualifications will be considered. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

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By Gabriella Lovász, Managing Director