Writer & EU Content Specialist

ICF Next; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ICF Next in Brussels is seeking a content-focused professional to research EU policy, write and edit English content for diverse formats, and support multi-country campaigns. You will apply SEO and collaborate with policy experts to ensure accuracy and impact.

You will write for press releases, digital articles, reports, newsletters, social content and event scripts, engaging with stakeholders and editors to optimize reach and relevance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing, editing and developing content for EU policy or public affairs.
• Excellent command of English with ability to adapt tone for multiple formats.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Research EU policies and political context to support content for EU projects and multi-country campaigns.
• Write and edit high-quality English content for press releases, articles, reports, newsletters and event scripts.
• Create digital-friendly content structured for online reading across platforms.
• Apply SEO best practices to improve content visibility and performance.
• Monitor policy developments to identify news angles for digital and press content.
• Conduct desk research and interviews, collaborating with policy experts and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with event organisers to ensure policy coherence and brief speakers.
• Work with content strategists, editors and digital teams to optimize distribution and engagement.
• Use analytics to refine content and improve reach and impact.
• Ensure content meets EU style guides and institutional requirements.

Connaissances

English writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

SEO best practices

Formation

Degree in communications, journalism, political science, EU affairs or related field

Description du poste

Description

At ICF Next, we believe great impact starts with great people. You’ll join a diverse, multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and public impact, delivering meaningful projects for EU institutions and public‑interest organisations. In a collaborative environment that values curiosity, initiative, and ownership, you’ll help shape policies, narratives, and campaigns that truly matter across Europe.

You will play a key role in researching, understanding and explaining EU policies and political developments through clear, accurate and engaging content, with a strong focus on digital-first formats and events.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Researching EU policies, legislative processes and political context to support content creation for EU communication projects and multi-countries campaigns
• Writing and editing high-quality content in English for multiple formats/channels, including: press releases, digital articles and web content, reports and briefing materials, newsletters, social media content, audiovisual and event-related script
• Creating digital-friendly content that is structured for online reading, adapted to different platforms, and aligned with project objectives.
• Applying SEO best practices (keyword research, headlines, metadata, readability, internal linking) to improve content visibility and performance across digital channels.
• Monitoring EU policy and political developments to identify relevant news angles, stories and updates for digital and press content.
• Conducting desk research and interviews, and working with policy experts, stakeholders and colleagues to gather reliable information.
• Liaising with event organisers to ensure policy coherence and alignment of event programme.
• Briefing event speakers and other event stakeholders.
• Working closely with content strategists, editors and digital teams to ensure content is optimised for distribution, performance and audience engagement.
• Using analytics and performance insights to refine content over time and improve reach and impact.
• Ensuring all content meets high quality standards and complies with EU style guides and institutional requirements.

Desired profile

• Degree in communications, journalism, political science, EU affairs or a related field.
• Proven professional experience in writing, editing and content development, ideally in an EU policy, institutional or public affairs environment.
• Excellent command of English, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and audience-appropriate content across a range of formats and channels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively and engage effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy, sound judgement, adaptability and a proactive approach to delivering quality work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Right to Work, Location & Sponsorship (Belgium)

• Have the legal right to work in Belgium, or be eligible for sponsorship on a case-by-case basis, and
• Be physically located in Belgium by Day 1 of employment (or shortly before your start date).

Please ensure you can meet the right-to-work and location requirements or would qualify for sponsorship where applicable.

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Working at ICF

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Brussels, Belgium (BE75)