Based in Bonn, Germany, the European Music Council (EMC), the regional group for Europe of the International Music Council (IMC), exists to support the interests of its 75+ member organisations, which include national music councils and music organisations from across Europe. The EMC initiates and organises cooperation projects, conferences and workshops on a European level, and is active in the field of cultural policy.
The EMC is currently hiring a Communication Officer to contribute to the development of the organisation in response to the needs of the European music sector in the 21st century. They are looking for an open-minded and dynamic person, with an interest in European music and cultural policy issues as well as international networking.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing the communication strategies and plans of the EMC.
- Review and update of EMC website.
- Production and implementation of EMC communication tools and activities (publications, website, newsletters, social media accounts, EMC podcast, etc.).
- Creation and editing of content for websites, newsletters, social media, brochures, news articles, press releases – including layout, video/audio editing.
- Drafting press releases, and fostering existing as well as establishing new PR contacts with the relevant media.
- Coordination of external service providers (web design, layouts for print, printers, web host).
- Assisting the EMC Team with the organisation of EMC events, such as the European Forum on Music (online, hybrid and offline); EMC Webinars as well as EMC membership lounges.
- Assisting the EMC Team with general administration tasks (email-correspondence, shipping of material, dispatch of info-material, data-maintenance etc.).
The contract will be limited to 36 months, with a starting date as soon as possible. According to your professional experience the salary will range between 2500 and 2800 Euro (gross).
