Strategic External Communications Advisor — Energy

Elia Group; Brussel; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Year-end bonus

Meal vouchers

Eco-vouchers

Sport & culture vouchers

Company car or mobility budget

Job summary

Elia Group is seeking an External Relations Advisor to enhance our external positioning by translating complex grid developments into clear messages for diverse audiences. You will work with internal experts, manage stakeholder relationships, and support spokespersons across multiple channels.

The role combines editorial and strategic duties, enabling you to shape external communication while growing into a trusted sparring partner for management in a dynamic energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communication, journalism, political or social sciences, economics, law, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in external communication or a similar role.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Excellent command of Dutch and French, and good proficiency in English.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to connect experts and communication needs.
• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to manage communication projects end-to-end.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage change in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication concepts aligned with the external communication strategy.
• Gather, analyze, and translate complex technical and policy information into clear messages.
• Support the communication team on editorial and operational activities.
• Prepare content and key messages for spokespersons and management.
• Coordinate communication assets such as presentations, videos, publications, and digital content.
• Collaborate with internal experts and business teams to define and challenge key topics.
• Organize and coordinate external events such as stakeholder days, press moments, and conferences.
• Align with external partners such as communication agencies and production partners.
• Monitor communication impact and propose improvements and recommendations.
• Support crisis communication efforts and respond effectively to unexpected situations.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Stakeholder management

End-to-end project management

Organizational skills

Adaptable / proactive

Team player / collaborative

Analytical thinking

Dutch & French fluency

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in communication, journalism, political or social sciences, economics, law, or equivalent

Job description

Elia Group is seeking an External Relations Advisor to enhance our external positioning by translating complex grid developments into clear messages for diverse audiences. You will work with internal experts, manage stakeholder relationships, and support spokespersons across multiple channels.

The role combines editorial and strategic duties, enabling you to shape external communication while growing into a trusted sparring partner for management in a dynamic energy landscape.