Epso Profiles – Communication

When it comes to communication jobs, these are the most frequent profiles published by EPSO:

Communication Officer (AD)

Working areas:

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

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