Communication Consultant

European Defence Agency - EDA | Brussels, BE

Support the European Defence Agency in developping its communications strategy and media relations.

Are you a seasoned communication consultant with a deep understanding of EU communication rules and defence policy? Do you thrive on designing impactful strategies that resonate with diverse audiences? Do you have the experience in dealing with media on behalf of EU institutions? Join us on this call for tenders to help the European Defence Agency (EDA) to communicate, inform and share information with national defence representatives.

About this position

As a Communication Consultant for the EDA, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing the Agency’s communication strategies. The position is based on short-term assignments of several weeks per year, giving you the opportunity to work closely with senior representatives in this strategic sector.

You will help ensure that key messages are effectively conveyed through the EDA’s main communication channels, including high-level meetings and working groups, its website and intranet, social media, newsletters and publications, as well as through European media at both pan-European and national level.

The challenge

• Strategic Development: Design and oversee communication strategies tailored to EDA priorities, campaigns, and actions.
• Policy Alignment: Ensure all communication activities comply with EDA's internal guidelines and external action frameworks.
• Content Planning: Develop messaging frameworks, editorial calendars, and integrated communication plans for diverse platforms and audiences.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with EU Defence representatives, stakeholders, partner organizations, and communication teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Performance Monitoring: Define KPIs, monitor campaign outcomes, and propose improvements based on data-driven insights.

Skills required

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in consulting and coordinating media and communication services for public sector clients, including EU-related projects or campaigns in the area of defence (the sector experience is key).
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of EU Defence policies and challenges.
• Language Skills: C2-level English proficiency with strong writing and editing capabilities.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to conceptualize and execute comprehensive communication plans.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, multicultural environments.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with digital communication tools, content management systems, and social media platforms.

Conditions

Location: Brussels, BE

Worksite type: On-site and Remote

Contract type: Freelancer only

Requires EU nationality: Yes

Job type: Outsourcing

Client: European Defence Agency - EDA

Employer: DEUUX

Other points of the offer

• Location Flexibility: Remote collaboration is possible, although a presence in Brussels will be a strong asset.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to promoting EU defence policies and values on a global scale.
• Competitive Fees: Compensation tailored to your expertise and the scope of each assignment.

100 - Mandatory

5 years of experience

On-site and Remote

Freelancer only

Project Management (>= 3 years)

Communication Strategy (>= 3 years)

Defense (>= 3 years)

English (Native or bilingual (C2))

50 - Very important

Available in 1 months

Media campaigns (>= 2 years)

Public Diplomacy (>= 1 year)

10 - Important

Brussels

BE

1 - Nice to have

French (Full professional (C1))

Spanish; Castilian (Full professional (C1))

We are a leading communications agency working with and for EU institutions. We deliver high-impact communication campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences and promote the values, policies and initiatives of the European Union. We are offering our experts training in EU communications specifics to move from real world to the EUniverse. We also back-up them with latest communication and production techniques. Forged in the field. EU shaped. DEUUX+DIX is the EU branch of DEUUX, a design studio based in Luxembourg.