Detail of the vacancy notice

• Directorate: Direction Communication
• Management: no
• Unit/Service: Unité D.1 — Press office, relations with media
• Grade: Temporary staff AD5
• Location: Brussels
• Period: 2 years, starting from 1st February 2026
• Application: Online application form

Your job and responsibilities

Interested in communication with an interest in television and radio? Like to help your colleagues promote the work of the more than one million local and regional politicians across the EU and of the Committee that represents them at the EU level?

As a Press Officer – Audiovisual Communication Officer in the Directorate for Communication, you are responsible for increasing the visibility and impact of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and its members in the broadcast media.

You organise press briefings, interviews and TV/radio debates for the journalists.

You are also responsible for developing, managing and consolidating the press relations with audiovisual journalists in order to promote the CoR on TV and radio at EU, national and local level.

Who are we? What are the challenges for us ahead?

Our Unit D.1 – Press office, relations with media which consists of a press team (roughly 10 people), an audiovisual team (roughly 4 people) and a number of support staff and is part of the Directorate for Communication. It is divided into 3 sectors:

• D.1 – Press office, relations with media
• D.2 – Events and local dialogues
• D.3 – Digital communication and IT strategy

Our field? Press, TV and radio.

Our main achievements are strengthening Local and Regional Voices in EU Policy, Influencing EU policies/legislation and Raising Awareness of Regional Issues. 

Our challenges ahead include representing the diversity of Europe’s regions, Balancing National and EU Interests and Increasing Citizen Awareness. 

Are you the talent we are looking for?

GENERAL ABILITIES AND CAPACITIES REQUIRED

• Think with a critical spirit, analyse and solve problems pragmatically.
• Assess critically credibility and reliability of sources, data and information and use relevant digital tools to carry out the duties.
• Organise own work, demonstrate responsibility, identify priorities, take appropriate decisions and deliver results.
• Adapt to an evolving working environment, demonstrate commitment and adopt constructive attitude at all times. Remain effective and flexible even during periods of heavy activity.
• Take initiative to achieve individual and shared objectives, demonstrate ownership and work autonomously.
• Learn and professionally develop to continuously enhance job performance and knowledge of the organisation and working environment.
• Work together with others in a constructive way by contributing to diverse and inclusive working environment. Demonstrate respect and courtesy at all times.
• Convey information and relevant opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, facilitate interaction and engage effectively with others. Treat confidential or sensitive information accordingly.

JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• You have experience in working with the press and the audiovisual media (TV or radio) and you are familiar with the specific requirements of audiovisual media production, including social media.
• You have strong IT applications and tools skills.
• You have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another of the EU official languages. For functional reasons, a high level of English is required and a good level of other EU languages is desirable.
• You have a good command of IT applications and tools, such as MS Outlook®, Excel®, Word® and SharePoint®, including AI tools in a secure environment.
• You are keen on critical assessment of credibility and reliability of sources, data and information and use relevant digital tools to carry out the duties.
• You have a critical spirit, analyse and solve problems pragmatically.Please note that candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified in art. 12(2) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.

What we offer

• A European institution on a human scale at the heart of the European quarter and easily accessible.
• Flexible working hours and teleworking opportunities subject to the needs of the service.
• An active talent management policy focusing on continuous development and training and a policy to encourage internal mobility.
• A friendly and dynamic working environment in which self-motivation, initiative and team spirit are valued.
• An institution that promotes equal opportunities, diversity and non-discrimination to help nurture a respectful and inclusive working environment and that is actively engaged in the consultation process prior to the adoption of EU legislation. Our dedication to inclusivity is also reflected in our efforts to enhance the accessibility of our vacancy notices, including the layout of the current vacancy and its annex (left alignment, increased spacing and font size etc.). By improving their readability, we strive to make these documents accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities.
• An EMAS-certified institution that is continuously looking to improve its environmental performance.

Are you interested in this challenge?

If you have the skills we are looking for and think you fit the profile above, please apply using the online application form before 4 December 2025 at noon.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview by the selection panel will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within six weeks following the application deadline of the vacancy notice, please consider your application unsuccessful.