Media Communications Officer

Basic monthly salary € 7.876,27 and benefits

Place of work

16.02.2026 12:00 (CET)

Timing written and oral tests

March 2026

Candidates shortlisted by

March 2026

About the EPP Group

The Group of the European People's Party (EPP Group) is the largest and oldest group in the European Parliament. As a centre-right group, the Group is committed to creating a stronger Europe, building on its people and working towards the benefit of all Europeans. It is aiming to reach a more ambitious and a more self-assured Europe where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. In its day-to-day business, the Group and its Members can rely on the multinational secretariat providing high quality political, administrative and technical support.

Department

The Chairman’s Cabinet is responsible for providing political, legal, and administrative advice and support to the Chairman across all his responsibilities and activities.

The Media Communications Officer fulfils a supranational function within the EPP Group Secretariat and carries out, the following functions and duties:

Develop, implement, and manage the Chairman’s social media strategy, ensuring coherence with the broader communication priorities of the EPP Group;

Coordinate strategic alignment between the Chairman’s Office and the Group’s Digital Communication teams to guarantee unified and impactful messaging;

Define and monitor relevant social media KPIs, ensuring continuous optimisation and data-driven decision-making;

Plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of digital communication projects that advance the Chairman’s political objectives across all online platforms;

Coordinate the production, review, and publication of social media content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal procedures;

Contribute to the planning and execution of the annual and medium-term work programme concerning the Chairman’s digital communication;

Stay informed of the latest trends, best practices, and technologies in social media;

Monitor SEO, user engagement, and overall platform performance, proposing improvements where needed;

Maintain oversight of online publications related to the Chairman, ensuring quality control and compliance with political and institutional standards;

Engage proactively with influencers, stakeholders, and online communities to strengthen visibility and political reach;

Provide expert advice on social media developments and contribute to innovation in digital communication tools, formats, and strategies;

Ensure full compliance with internal rules, procedures, and relevant regulations;

The post of Media Communications Officerin the EPP Group Secretariat offers an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to the Chairman’s political communication at the highest level. The role involves developing, implementing, and managing the Chairman’s social media strategy, ensuring alignment with the broader communication priorities of the EPP Group, and strengthening the Group’s presence and visibility across digital platforms. It includes planning, coordinating, and overseeing digital communication projects, monitoring performance indicators, and ensuring that content is accurate, engaging, and compliant with institutional standards.

The position requires close collaboration with the Chairman’s Spokesperson, the Group’s Social Media Team, and other communication units to guarantee coherent, impactful messaging. It also involves providing expert advice on social media developments, contributing to innovation in digital communication tools and formats, and staying informed of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the field.

Frequent travel outside the place of work is required, particularly to the monthly plenary sessions in Strasbourg and to the EPP Group’s external meetings in Belgium and abroad several times per year. Presence at various evening events may also be required.

The role demands strong political and communication awareness, excellent drafting and digital-content skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Candidates should demonstrate creativity, sound judgement, flexibility, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Outstanding communication skills, discretion, and a results-oriented approach are essential, alongside a deep understanding of social media dynamics and analytical proficiency in monitoring performance and optimizing content strategies.

Job requirements

Candidates must have:

a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least four years attested by a diploma in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Design, Journalism, Public Relations, European Studies, Politi