Social Media Campaign Officer - EU Affairs

Contract: Open-ended (CDI), full time

Working time: 38h/week

Starting date: May 2026

ABOUT ENERGY CITIES

Energy Cities empowers cities and citizens to shape and transition to future proof cities.

We showcase concrete alternatives deployed by cities, we advocate to change political and economic governance at all levels, and we foster a wide cultural change leading to a futureproofed society. Energy Cities’ community is composed by 1000 local government leaders in 30 European countries.

We believe that the energy transition is about more than renewable energy or great technologies: It is about a wise use of resources while strengthening local participation and well-being in a democratic Europe.

More about us: www.energy-cities.eu

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a creative, politically aware, and digitally skilled communications specialist to lead our social media presence and produce our digital content.

This role sits at the intersection of digital communications and EU advocacy. You will not do policy work, but you must understand the EU agenda and geopolitical context well enough to proactively contribute to content planning alongside other communications colleagues. You will work closely with the Communications Referent on advocacy-related messaging and with the Content Lead on overall social media strategy, in a collaborative model where key messages and angles are defined together, then translated into digital content.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Social Media Strategy and Growth : develop and execute a proactive social media action plan aligned with our communication strategy, manage our channels autonomously (primarily LinkedIn), and grow audience reach and engagement.

• Digital Content Creation : produce high-quality, platform-native content (posts, carousels, infographics, short videos, advocacy visuals, live event coverage) that translates complex EU policy topics into accessible and engaging formats.

• Advocacy Content and Narrative Framing : work closely with the communications referent and policy colleagues to identify upcoming key moments (legislative milestones, Council presidencies, COP, etc.), contribute to content planning, and translate agreed messaging and narrative angles into engaging digital content aligned with Energy Cities' advocacy priorities.

• Real-Time and Reactive Communications : monitor EU policy developments and produce timely, strategic content reactions, including social media coverage for speeches, panels, and high-level meetings.

• Performance and Optimisation : track analytics and engagement metrics, use data insights to refine strategy, and experiment with new formats and platform features.

PROFILE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Digital Communications, Social Media Management, Content Production, Journalism, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in digital communications or social media management, specifically in an EU, institutional, or advocacy environment.

• Demonstrated ability to translate advocacy and policy topics into engaging digital content. This is a core requirement.

• Solid understanding of the EU policy landscape and decision-making processes (Commission, Parliament, Council).

• Familiarity with sustainable energy and climate action topics and related EU policy (e.g. Green Deal, Clean Industrial Deal).

• Proven track record managing and growing professional social media accounts.

• Excellent writing skills in English; able to produce sharp, accessible content from complex material.

• Strong sense of political framing and narrative positioning.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• English C2 level mandatory. B level knowledge of French is an asset.

• Autonomous and proactive : leads the digital communications file independently, takes initiative to scan the EU agenda and propose content without waiting for briefs.

• Advocacy-aware : comfortable navigating EU policy topics and identifying the right moments to communicate.

• Balances political accuracy with accessibility and engagement.

• Strategic thinker with strong narrative-building and visual storytelling skills.

• Collaborative : works effectively within a communications team where messaging and strategy are defined collectively, and builds strong working relationships with policy experts.

• Fast, responsive, and comfortable in a dynamic policy environment.

• Digitally native and trend-aware.

WHAT WE OFFER

A salary aligned with the sector and depending on experience

Attractive benefits including:

• 20 days paid leave + 26.5 extra-legal days + additional days for sick children

• Time-saving account

• Group insurance (pension, hospitalisation, medical)

• Transport reimbursement (CP 337)

• Homeworking allowance

A holacratic, collaborative work culture with genuine autonomy and room for initiative

A meaningful mission: work at the heart of Europe’s energy transition alongside cities and partners committed to climate neutrality

Hybrid working: part-time homeworking policy (available within the EU). This role requires regular on-site presence to ensure effective teamwork and cohesion.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Send your CV, cover letter and portfolio via https://energy-cities.eu/jobs/ before 3rd April 2026, 12:00 CET.

The selection process consist of 3 stages:

1. Screening interview with HR

2. Interview with the Communications and EU Policy officers

3. Practical exercice

Applicants must have the legal right to work and live in Belgium.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and interviewed. 

Energy Cities is committed to gender equality and to building a diverse, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, age, disability, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.