EU Policy & Advocacy Director (Brussels)

Motion Picture Association; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Motion Picture Association in Brussels is seeking a Director, European Affairs to represent the association on EU policy matters, with a focus on supporting the audiovisual sector. You will build relationships with MEPs, EU officials and stakeholders, leading advocacy and coalition-building across Europe.

The role requires a politically astute public affairs professional with a track record in EU policy, excellent network across Brussels institutions, and the ability to work independently while

Qualifications

• We are looking for an experienced and highly effective public affairs professional with a combination of political judgment, policy expertise and strong relationships across the EU institutions.
• The successful candidate will ideally bring:
• An established network across EU institutions and Brussels policy community, particularly within the European Parliament.
• A strong track record in EU public affairs, lobbying or advocacy, with a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to initiate conversations and build long-term relationships.
• Strong political judgment and understanding of EU decision-making processes.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including industry, policymakers and civil society.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and identify opportunities for advocacy.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work with colleagues, MPA members and external partners.
• Knowledge of media, audiovisual, copyright and/or internal market policy is desirable.
• An advanced degree in law, public policy, business or a related field.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support MPA advocacy on priority EU policy issues, working with the Senior Vice President, Head of Policy and colleagues across the MPA EMEA Policy Team.
• Maintain and expand a strong network across the European Parliament and wider Brussels community.
• Build trusted relationships with political and institutional stakeholders and develop new relationships rapidly.
• Build coalitions and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Represent MPA in meetings, events, hearings, conferences and other policy fora.
• Provide senior-level political and policy insight to members and MPA EMEA Policy Team.
• Contribute to advocacy strategies on EU public policy affecting audiovisual and creative industries (media, copyright, internal market).
• Monitor political developments and assess implications for MPA members.

Connaissances

EU public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Coalition building

Relationship management

Political judgment

Independent working

Team collaboration

Media/copyright policy

Formation

Advanced degree in law

Public policy degree

Description du poste

Motion Picture Association in Brussels is seeking a Director, European Affairs to represent the association on EU policy matters, with a focus on supporting the audiovisual sector. You will build relationships with MEPs, EU officials and stakeholders, leading advocacy and coalition-building across Europe.

The role requires a politically astute public affairs professional with a track record in EU policy, excellent network across Brussels institutions, and the ability to work independently while