Digital Communications Officer

Lights on Women (LoW); Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Lunch vouchers

Extra legal paid holidays

Job summary

An energy sector advocacy organization seeks a Digital Communications Officer to enhance its communications efforts. This role involves developing content for social media and the website, executing campaigns, and managing digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have a degree in marketing or communications and experience in social media management. Offered are flexible working arrangements and a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in managing social media and web content.
• Passionate about marketing, communications, and European affairs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for social media, website, and newsletters.
• Assist in executing communications campaigns.
• Prepare communications materials using design tools.
• Plan and edit video content for social media and campaigns.
• Maintain and update the website, optimizing SEO.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Communication skills

Video editing

SEO optimization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public affairs, or international relations

Tools

Canva

Adobe suite

WordPress

Job description

Energy Traders Europe represents 178 companies from over 30 European countries. Those companies trade electricity, gas, carbon and various other products. We aim to make sure that power and gas markets are well‑designed, competitive and pan‑European. This allows them to make the biggest possible contribution to keeping costs down, ensuring security of supply, ensuring competitiveness and enabling the transition to a carbon neutral economy. We represent our member companies’ interests by working with decision makers to shape the design of markets, by developing standard contracts which make trading simpler and by developing IT standards to make the exchange of transaction data easier. For more information, visit our website at: www.energytraderseurope.org

About the role

Digital communications, including social media, website and newsletters, play an integral role in conveying our association’s messages. We are seeking a creative and proactive Digital Communications Officer to support our strategic communications efforts, and shape Energy Traders Europe’s digital communications campaigns. This role is central to raising the profile of the association, enhancing member engagement, and amplifying our advocacy and policy work.

Your responsibilities

• Develop engaging content for Energy Traders Europe’s social media channels (LinkedIn, X and YouTube), website, newsletters and other digital platforms.
• Assist in the execution of communications campaigns and support in the implementation of the association’s communications strategy.
• Prepare relevant communications materials such as infographics, presentations, publications, etc. using design tools like Canva, Adobe suite, etc.
• Plan, record and edit video content highlighting the association’s key messages for social media, events and campaigns.
• Maintain and update Energy Trader’s Europe’s website – optimise webpage SEO, track performance, suggest and implement improvements.
• Support the organisation of association webinars and events.
• Monitor performance analytics across digital platforms through regular reporting.
• Advise and support the Communications and Press Manager by bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to maximise the impact of communications.

Your profile

• Proven experience (ideally 1-2 years) of managing social media and web content, preferably in the non‑profit, energy or EU sphere.
• A Bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification in marketing, communications, public affairs, or international relations.
• Passionate about marketing and communications, European affairs or energy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in recording and editing videos, as well as creating content using design tools such as Canva, Adobe suite, etc.
• Proficient in website content management systems (CMS) like WordPress.
• Record of running digital campaigns and growing online presence.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders effectively and comfortably.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Based in Brussels or able to commit to being in Brussels frequently.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package, with benefits such as healthcare coverage, lunch vouchers, extra legal paid holidays, etc.
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid working environment).
• Opportunity to turn creative vision into tangible projects.
• Possibility to represent Energy Traders Europe at meetings and events across Europe and engage with a wide network of stakeholders in the energy sector.

Optional: Should you wish to submit a portfolio highlighting your previous work or projects showcasing video production and design skills, or previous communications campaigns you have worked on, please feel free to attach it to your application.

Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.