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Junior Communications and Advocacy Officer
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Allied for Startups is looking for a
We’re looking for a startupper
A self-starter, independent, motivated and tech-savvy individual, who wants to kick-start their career in the digital policy space & advocacy. As our communications and advocacy officer, your main tasks will be to build bridges between policy makers, startups, and industry, thereby setting the scene and building the backbone of impactful policy campaigns through research and writing, and building connections. Ideally, the candidate has first-hand experience in the Brussels policy space, specifically in tech and digital policy and a curiosity for startups and innovation. We are looking for someone who is curious, has a positive and can-do attitude while demonstrating a sense of political acumen, humour, and team spirit!
About us
Allied for Startups is the voice of startups in policy and government. We represent over 46 European and global startup associations (BESCO, Startup Canada, Startup Malaysia), making their voice heard in international organisations and governments. Our fields of work include digital policies and startup-relevant topics such as platform governance, data, artificial intelligence, and digital health.
About the position
The position consists of a 12-month Fellowship (Convention d’immersion professionnelle) with the possibility of extension. Your main responsibilities will be to coordinate the communications activities, develop a social media strategy and manage AFS’ social media accounts, content creation and visuals. In addition, you will support the policy team in monitoring policy that affects tech startups.
The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
– Be a self-starting policy communications enthusiast;
– An independent & creative thinker;
– Excellent language skills in English;
– Emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills are a must;
– Knowledge and understanding of the European policy decision-making process;
– Previous experience in communications and advocacy is a plus;
– Demonstrates skills to lead organisational and administrative tasks;
– Hold a bachelors’ degree;
– Must be an EU national.
Main duties and responsibilities:
– Coordinate and run the communications and advocacy activities, create content and develop a social media strategy;
– Contribute to further positioning and advocacy efforts, such as campaigns;
– Play a proactive role in everyday operations and logistics.
We offer:
– Be part of a unique, dynamic and flexible organisation;
– The opportunity to build a network in digital policy and the startup ecosystem
– Exposure to a vibrant startup and innovation scene and policy makers;
– Influencing and shaping the public debate around cutting edge technologies;
– Opportunity to put your creativity to the test implementing own ideas;
– A competitive remuneration package under a Convention d’immersion professionnelle;
To Apply
Please send us A 1- page CV and 1-page motivation letter in a single PDF that answers the following questions: What do you want to bring to Allied for Startups? And what do you want to learn at Allied for Startups?
Subject: Junior Communications and Advocacy Officer Application – NAME
Please send your application to talent@alliedforstartups.org before the 12th May. Please note that we will be contacting applicants on a rolling basis – the sooner we receive your application, the better! The candidate will be able to start ideally on 1st June.
We are expecting a large number of applications for this position. As a small team, we are unable to answer everyone individually. If you haven’t heard back from us after 1 month of submitting your application, please assume you have not been shortlisted and we wish you the best of luck!