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OPEN CALL: Communication Coordinator

The Party of the European Left (EL) seeks a dynamic, proactive, politically engaged Communication Coordinator to lead external communications, press strategy, and team-building methodology.  

You will shape and broadcast the voice of over 40 progressive parties across Europe, opposing capitalist exploitation, ecological destruction, patriarchy, fascism, war, and all forms of oppression.

📍 Brussels-based

Main Responsibilities

COMMUNICATION TEAM & METHODOLOGY

  • Design and implement a collaborative workflow across the Communication Team and other EL departments.
  • Coordinate closely with the EL President’s Office.

PRESS & MEDIA STRATEGY

  • Develop and execute a coherent press strategy: build relationships with European media, organise briefings, draft releases, and monitor coverage.
  • Prepare regular media reports.

CONTENT & SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Craft and manage content for web, newsletter, and social channels.
  • Bring social-media expertise (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok) to grow our audience and engagement.

EVENTS & AUDIO-VISUAL

  • Plan and implement communication around events and campaigns.
  • Coordinate visual identity and promotional materials.
  • Oversee audio-visual teams (photographers, video crews, livestreaming) — AV skills a plus.

WEBSITE MANAGEMENT & ANALYTICS

  • Maintain and update the EL website (WordPress).
  • Monitor and analyse web and social-media metrics to inform strategy.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

LANGUAGES

  • Fluent English + working knowledge of French or Spanish (other languages = asset).

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

  • ≥ 2 years in press relations, political communication, or media coordination.
  • Excellent editorial, writing, and social-media skills.
  • Solid understanding of the European media and political landscape.
  • A good knowledge of European public affairs.
  • Autonomous and collaborative in international teams.
  • Proficient with WordPress, Mailchimp; familiarity with audio-visual and livestream tools advantageous.

POLITICAL ALIGMENT

  • Committed to the values of the European Left; militant experience desirable.

CONTRACT & APPLICATION

  • START DATE: 1 September 2025
  • TYPE & DURATION: fixed-term contract until the end of May 2026 (extension possible)
  • ADAPTATION PERIOD: optional two-week paid adaptation contract in July with an active participation at the Summer University in Paris.

To Apply

  • Deadline to Submit the Application: Wednesday 18. 6. 2025, by 12:00CET
  • Submit in English – CV, Motivation letter and examples of previous communication work at info@european-left.org

SELECTION PROCESS

  • Two interview rounds, including a practical exercise.
  • Preliminary timing – SAVE THE DATE:

– Invitation for the Interviews: 20. 6. 2025
– 1st round Interviews: 23. 6. 2026 from 9:00 – 12:00CET
– 2nd round of Interviews: 26. 6. 2026 from 14:00 – 17:00CET
– Recruitment: 30.6.2026

– Optional two-week paid adaptation contract ( 1. 7. – 15. 7. 2025)

If you believe communication is a political tool for social justice, equality, peace, and ecological transformation, we want to hear from you.

Join us in building a stronger, united, and visible European Left!

OPEN CALL: cOMMUNICATION cOORDINATOR

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