Communications Officer

<div class="prose-job-description“>

Position description

We are looking for a creative and organised Communications Officer to plan and deliver integrated communications activity across social media and events. This role will strengthen Eureka Network’s brand presence, support programme objectives through effective storytelling and build consistent engagement with priority audiences online and in person.

You will play an important role in planning, creating and publishing engaging social media content and managing Eureka’s online communities. You will also support the selection, planning and delivery of Eureka’s participation in external events and occasional Eureka-led events, working closely with colleagues, partners and suppliers.

What we are looking for

• A level of higher education qualification in communications, marketing, media that corresponds to completed post-secondary education of at least three years attested by a diploma.
• At least one year of relevant professional experience or a successful five-month internship at Eureka.
• Excellent knowledge of major social media platforms, publishing tools and analytics.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with sound editorial judgement and an engaging writing style.
• Strong organisational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A creative, audience-focused approach to storytelling and community engagement.
• The confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, event organisers and contractors.
• Familiarity with EU research and innovation would be an advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

Social media campaigns and community management (70%)

• Implement social media strategies that increase Eureka Network’s brand awareness, engagement and community loyalty.
• Plan, create and publish engaging, on-brand content across relevant platforms, including Instagram and LinkedIn, in line with campaign and project objectives.
• Maintain a content calendar and a consistent publishing rhythm aligned with strategic priorities, campaign plans and audience needs.
• Monitor, moderate and respond to conversations across Eureka Network’s social media channels.
• Track trends, cultural moments and emerging platforms to continuously refine digital strategies and improve outreach.

Events coordination (30%)

• Work with colleagues to identify strategic external-event opportunities and recommend where Eureka should participate.
• Support the planning, organisation and delivery of Eureka’s presence at in-person and hybrid events.
• Manage logistics for occasional Eureka-led events, including venue sourcing, contractor coordination, scheduling and staffing.
• Promote events through social media, the website, newsletters and community outreach, as appropriate.
• Prepare event briefs and checklists and capture post-event learning to improve future participation.

Application instructions

Please be sure to indicate you saw this position on geopolist.com