Senior Communications Officer (gn) maternity cover

Job Background

Location: Berlin, Germany or Brussels, Belgium
Application deadline:  rolling
Earliest starting date: 1 December 2022  

• Do you have a proven track record of running successful communications campaigns? 
• Can you present complex topics simply and persuasively?   
• Do you have both a sharp eye for detail and the drive to make things happen?   

The successful candidate will be an experienced communications specialist with a demonstrable impact. You will have a track record of successfully leading on delivering high-impact media campaigns and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. You will be independent, organized, resourceful and results-oriented, with flawless written and verbal communications skills. Attention to detail, efficiency and the highest-level of organization are vital for this role, as is a drive to be ambitious, creative and make things happen. 

You will work closely with colleagues in the CDP Europe Communications, Partnerships and Events team, and be a part of CDP’s Global Strategic Communications and Marketing team to deliver on CDP’s 2021-2025 global strategy.   This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic organization, working to get CDP’s key messages, innovation and campaigns across to our key audiences. 

Please note: this role is initially for a fixed term one year contract for a maternity cover. There may, however, be scope to extend.

• Plan, coordinate and execute media campaigns covering CDP’s work with companies, investors, cities and policymakers; 
• Write press releases and pitch stories to top tier European media; 
• Manage CDP’s relationships with PR agencies; 
• Build close relationships with target journalists and maximize media coverage of CDP through compelling news stories and thought leadership; 
• Liaise with designers and external suppliers to create visually engaging reports, handbooks and online content; 
• Draft opinion pieces and blogs to promote CDP’s messages to a varied audience; 
• Conduct independent data analysis and conceptualize data stories; 
• Improve European visibility on the CDP website and social media channels; 
• Generate and develop ad-hoc creative ideas for raising CDP’s profile in the media and marketplace; 
• Tracking and monitoring CDP’s communications impact;  
• Supporting on communications tasks related to CDP events in Europe; 
• Assisting with ad-hoc tasks as required. 

• Flawless (C2 or native level) written English communication skills – fluency in another major European language a plus; 
• MA/MSc degree or relevant experience;  
• 5 years’ work experience, ideally in the non-profit sector or with large companies, financial institutions or governmental bodies;  
• Experience and/or knowledge of corporate sustainability, climate topics, and/or sustainable finance;  
• Proven track record in planning and executing successful media campaigns, including drafting press releases and engaging journalists directly; 
• Experience working in fast-paced teams with multiple internal and external stakeholders;  
• Strong analytical and technical skills for tracking set-up, evaluating, reporting and actioning insights; 
• An independent and proactive approach to solving problems;  
• Attention to detail with good research, writing and drafting skills; 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure; 
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills and ability to work with teams in a multi-national setting; 
• Willingness to travel across continental Europe occasionally; 
• Excellent knowledge of various software including but not limited to Microsoft Office – particularly Excel -, CMS/CRM systems, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, plus a clear ability to learn new tools quickly. 

• Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated team;
• Working with many dedicated and passionate people for a good cause;
• Competitive NGO salary and annual bonus (depending on organisation results);
• 30 days annual holidays;
• Flexible working hours;
• Belgium: Monthly contribution to public transport in accordance with Belgian labour laws