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Epso Profiles – Communication
When it comes to communication jobs, these are the most frequent profiles published by EPSO:
Communication Officer (AD)
Working areas:
- External communication with media, public and other visitors’ groups
- Providing information to media in written and oral forms
- Communication over the Internet
- Communication regarding strategy and crisis situations
The following are functions of EU Communication Officers:
- Drafting reports, press releases and texts for different media types, as per the language you are recruited in, and/or in either English or French
- Establishing and maintaining relations with media
- Watching and examining media impact
- Ensuring that EU’s presence is there on all online platforms
- Ensuring inclusion and publication of original content
Suggested Qualifications:
- Good command over at least two European languages, of which one must be English, French or German
- For Grade AD 5 (entry level), must hold a degree or be graduating this year in respective field. The specific requirement is to be checked at time of competition notification
- For Grade AD 7 (a much more senior level), several years’ experience is required in a related field
Communication Assistant (AST)
They work in different sectors related to internal and external information and communication
The following are functions of EU Communication Assistants:
- Handling contacts with the media, the public and the press
- Drafting, revising and preparing various publication documents
- Event management
- Preparing brochures, publications, documents and audiovisual products
- Managing communication online via websites, social e-mail etc.
- Participating in watching and examining media impact of communication activities
- Cooperating with stakeholders (subcontractors, publication office etc.)
Suggested Qualifications:
- Good command over at least two European languages, of which one must be English, French or German
- Post-secondary education in communication, media studies, journalism or public relations and at least three years’ relevant professional experience OR secondary education and six years of professional experience