Press and Information Assistant – EU Delegation to Canada

The European Union Delegation to Canada is recruiting a Press and Information Assistant who has relevant working experience in the Communications, Media and Administration fields to work in the Political & Public Affairs Section (PPA).

Public diplomacy and media outreach are one of the priorities of the EU Delegation and an important element of the work of the PPA Section.

Applicants must already have a valid Canadian residence/work permit.

JOB CONTENT

• Edit and update the Delegation’s website content;
• Assist the Press officer with regard to the Delegation’s and/or the Head of Delegation’s social media content (Twitter, Facebook)
• Format the lay-out and distribute the Delegation’s electronic newsletter, including
  distribution lists
• Prepare and distribute information material to the local media and the general public;
• Assist in the preparation of public events;
• Organise the European Union Visitor Programme participation from Canada
• Organise the selection of interns and act as their point of contact
• Manage the Delegation’s stock of promotional material
• Assist in the preparation of contracts under the Press and Information budget
• Register, filter and store documents in the appropriate systems;
• Any other task requested by the Head of Section or Head of Delegation with regard to the Delegation’s mandate

Deadline for applications: Friday, 2 January 2015 2:00pm

Read more and apply here.