Media Communications Specialist

The European Handball Federations Media and Communications Department currently has an opening for a Media & Communications Specialist to join its team starting as of 1 March or by individual arrangement.

We are looking for somebody with a background in media or journalism to take on a variety of tasks and responsibilities including planning and implementing communication strategies coordinating writing and editing content for websites and social media producing newsletters media guides and dealing with media enquiries.

The Media & Communications Specialist reports to the editorial lead within the department as well as to the Director of Media & Communications. The role also involves working as part of the EHF media team at major handball events such as the EHF EUROs and the EHF FINAL4s.

Excellent written and spoken English are essential for the role an ability to speak German or a willingness to learn will also be important. This role is fulltime and based at the EHF Office in Vienna Austria.

The closing date for applications is Friday 2 February 2024.

Tasks

Tasks & responsibilities

• Implementation of the EHFs communication strategies to achieve wider coverage in the media.
• Planning and coordination of the European Handball Federations
  newsletters including the preparation of assets and liaison with other
  departments and external contributors.
• Planning and coordination of the production of the European Handball
  Federations media guides and press information packs for club and
  national team events.
• Planning and coordination of editorial and social media content for the EHFs beach handball events
• Coordination of the photo project on club level including
  communication with the clubs photographers production of briefings and
  photo team coordination at final events.
• Channel management for the EHFs presence on LinkedIn as well as on the federations corporate channels.
• Planning and execution of push messages for the EHFs Home of Handball app.
• Coordinating the work of a network of freelance journalists across
  Europe who provide content for EHF websites and publications where
  applicable to the roles task.
• Maintaining and developing contacts within the EHF media network
  including club and federation media officers and media representatives.
• Using online tools to monitor media coverage of the EHF its activities and competitions providing evaluation and analysis.
• The role includes the possibility of media management duties at selected events.

Requirements

Person specification

• Knowledge of and passion for handball is a must
• Excellent written and spoken English ability to communicate in
  German or a willingness to learn. Additional languages would be an
  advantage.
• Qualifications to degree level or related experience in English
  journalism communications public relations or a similar field.
• At least 2 years experience working in journalism communications media or public relations.
• A flair for writing and editing English language content.
• Knowledge and experience in the field of social media
• Excellent communication and planning skills.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office and experience using
  CMS systems. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software such as
  Photoshop is an advantage
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Resident in Vienna or willingness to relocate.

About the European Handball Federation

The EHF is the umbrella organisation for handball in Europe and has 50 member federations. Its tasks include the organisation and management of highprofile handball competitions such as the EHF Champions League the EHF European League and the EHF EURO events. The federations diverse range of responsibilities also include managing player transfers development and education programmes as well as the promotion of additional forms of the game including beach handball and wheelchair handball.

About EHF Media and Communications

The Media & Communications Department is responsible for the internal and external communications of the European Handball Federation. This includes corporate and stakeholder communications digital campaigning influencer marketing as well as overseeing the website and the EHFs social media channels.

Applying for the positionTo apply send your current CV and a cover/motivation letter in English explaining why you would like to work for the EHF and what you feel that you can bring to the role.

The gross salary is EUR 40000 per annum (negotiable depending on qualifications and experience).