Communications Officer

The European Students’ Union is HIRING a new Communication Officer

Are you a value-driven professional passionate about the student movement and advocating for quality and inclusive education? Then apply now for ESU’s position: we are looking for a Communication Assistant to join our team and implement our work to promote “Equal educational and social opportunities in an open and democratic Europe where students shape a sustainable future.”

The application deadline is 24/07/2026 (23:59 CET)

More about ESU

The European Students Union (ESU) is the umbrella organisation of 43 National Unions of Students from 40 countries and thus represents over 20 million students in Europe. Since 1982, it has represented and promoted students’ educational, social, economic and cultural interests at a European level towards all relevant bodies (European Union, BFUG, Council of Europe, and UNESCO) in the Education sector. We offer a diverse and multicultural working environment in the centre of the EU district

About the Position

• Location: Brussels, Belgium
• Starting date: end of August / September 2026, exact date to be confirmed
• Duration: One year fixed-term contract (37.5 hr/week)
• The gross monthly salary, according to the Commission Paritaire 329.03 currently applied at ESU, is 2 315,20€ plus attractive additional benefits (transport, food vouchers, per diem during occasional travel, etc.)
• Flexibility about home‑teleworking some days per week with a 50€ monthly allowance compensation

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the organisation’s social media profiles (Facebook, Blue Sky, Instagram, LinkedIn) and the organisation’s website (WordPress)
• Producing audio‑visual materials (mainly for the website and social media): photos, videos, reels, infographics, podcasts
• Participating in updating and implementing ESU’s Communications strategy
• Promoting ESU events, projects, publications, campaigns, statements and policies to other stakeholders (NGOs, relevant EU institutions, policymakers) and the wider public
• Management of the Google Workspace platform, internal email lists and internal communication platforms (Google Apps, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom)
• Collaborating with partner organisations and participating in project‑related communication and dissemination of European projects (Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, CoE)
• Liaising with relevant media and related institutions; sending Press Releases when relevant in coordination with the Presidency and the Executive Committee teams
• Supporting the monthly newsletter The Student Voice, including drafting articles, formatting content through Mailchimp, updating subscriber lists, and coordinating contributions from elected representatives and project teams

The list and distribution of tasks are illustrative and subject to change based on the candidate’s priorities, initiative and career growth.

Eligibility Requirements and Skills/Abilities

• MA holder within the areas of Communication, Graphic Design and/or Marketing
• Knowledge and/or experience in promotional activities
• Very good computer skills and web literacy
• Excellent visual skills with a lot of creativity
• Willingness for on‑camera presence for promotional activities and good verbal communication skills
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, international environment
• Interest in education‑related issues
• Knowledge of project management will be considered an asset

The position might require travel in Europe several times during the year, fully covered by ESU, and occasional weekends, which would be compensated.

Optional

• A recommendation letter is an asset

EEO Statement

ESU is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, gender identity, religion, ethnicity or any other direct or indirect type of discrimination.

Protection of Personal Data

As the body responsible for organising the competition, ESU ensures that applicants’ personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC. This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data. You can request anytime, by sending an e‑mail to office@esu‑online.org, to alter, delete your data or information about the data we processed and how it is stored.