Marketing and Communication Officer

Are you looking to take on new challenges in communication and marketing within a European organisation committed to mental health The EPA is seeking its future Marketing and Communication Officer!

The European Psychiatric Association (EPA) is the largest international association of psychiatrists in Europe with active members in 88 countries. The EPA brings together leading experts covering the interests of psychiatrists in academic and clinical settings. The EPA addresses psychiatry and its specialised disciplines focusing on improving care for people with mental disorders and on developing professional excellence. The EPA represents over 2 500 individual members as well as 44 national psychiatric associations across Europe. Its main activity is organizing scientific events particularly the European Congress of Psychiatry once a year in a European city.

Why join us

• An international and multicultural environment at the heart of Europeanscale projects with a meaningful mission: promoting mental health and supporting the psychiatric community across Europe.
• A dynamic and collaborative team driven by strong human values.

Your role: In collaboration with our team and partners you will be in charge of the Associations communication and marketing activities. Your mission will include promoting the European Congress of Psychiatry writing newsletters for members as well as communication around EUfunded projects.

Tasks

Content creation and management

• Write and distribute EPA content: monthly newsletter annual activity report brochures website social media etc.
• Produce attractive visual materials (infographics banners images etc.
• Review and provide suggestions on Congress promotional content and visuals
• Oversee the updating and maintenance of the EPA website and other digital platforms
• Coordinate activities of external service providers (web development graphic designers videographers photographers etc.
• Support the updating of EPA Sections web pages

Digital marketing and social media

• Manage the EPAs social media accounts (Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Bluesky) and increase stakeholder engagement through relevant and innovative posts
• Develop an editorial plan for nonCongress social media and digital marketing campaigns (including paid advertising)
• Review and contribute to the monthly editorial plan for publications related to the European Congress of Psychiatry
• Direct community management during the European Congress of Psychiatry
• Analyse and comment on digital marketing reports for the European Congress of Psychiatry

Communicate about European projects

• Ensure the implementation of communication and dissemination activities for European projects in which the EPA participates
• Support the EPA team in monitoring and writing reports related to the communication activities of these projects
• Participate in project meetings

Administrative support to EPA committees and management of the Publication Committee

• Organise or supervise the organisation of Committee meetings and teleconferences: prepare agendas documents presentations minutes etc.
• Manage the logistical aspects of meetings (hotel reservations catering etc. and ensure followup
• Ensure internal communication between the Committee and the EPA Administrative Office

Requirements

The ideal profile:

• Degree in communication marketing public relations journalism or similar disciplines
• Minimum 2 years of experience (ideally in the academic scientific or nonprofit sector)
• Excellent writing skills in English (C1/C2 required)
• Experience using social media WordPress MailChimp and institutional communication tools
• Graphic design skills and proficiency with video creation and editing tools (Canva is a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365 suite (Word PowerPoint Excel Teams Outlook etc.
• Strong priority management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Teamoriented selfsufficient and comfortable working in a multicultural environment
• Professional proficiency in French; knowledge of other languages is a plus

Benefits

What we offer:

• Fulltime openended contract
• Based at the EPA office in Brussels 2 days of remote work per week after 3 months of seniority)
• Occasional travel in Europe sometimes during weekends
• Multicultural and dynamic team
• Compensation and benefits to be discussed according to profile

Interviews will take place between the last week of April and the first week of May 2025 via videoconference.

Important: Only applications demonstrating strong English proficiency will be considered.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter (in English) specifying:

• Your availability
• Your salary expectations

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