Media Relations Manager

Description About the assignment Reference: EC-MENA/2026/RP/0008 – “Communication outreach and engagement on EU policies in North Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf” (restricted procedure). Contracting authority: European Commission, Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf (DG MENA). The contract provides content and logistical support to DG MENA’s day-to-day communication: campaigns and social media content, events, and media relations, targeting audiences in both the EU and the wider region. Working language: English (occasionally French and Arabic). Duration: up to 36 months. The role As Media Relations Manager, you will be responsible for the implementation of Component 3 “Media relations” – press trips, press events, press packs, media monitoring and analysis with journalists from the EU and the region – under the creative lead of Key Expert 2, the supervision of the Team Leader, and with the support of a team of non-key experts.

Expérience

• University (or equivalent) degree in media, communication, marketing or advertising – or, in its absence, 5 additional years of professional experience in one of these fields (on top of the general professional experience below).
• English at C2 level, demonstrated by certificate or relevant past experience. General professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a field relevant to the contract. Specific professional experience
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in managing media relations activities. Considered an asset
• Experience in communication on EU policies and programmes, notably EU neighbourhood policies and cooperation with the Middle East, North Africa and/or the Gulf region.
• Experience in communication activities targeting audiences in North Africa, the Middle East and Gulf region. Portfolio A presentation of the media relations projects managed by the candidate, supporting the specific experience above, must be submitted with the application.

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