European Youth Forum is Seeking a Communications Officer – Apply by 15 September 2026

Overview

The European Youth Forum is hiring a Communications Officer for its Communications and Outreach Department in Brussels, Belgium. The Forum is the largest platform of youth organisations in Europe, bringing together more than 100 organisations representing millions of young people, and advocates for young people's rights, participation and democracy. The officer joins a four-person team and works mainly on creative content writing, website management and media relations, while also supporting campaigns, social media and events.

Duties include writing and editing website articles, press releases, social posts, videos and campaign material, keeping a clear and consistent tone of voice, and turning complex European policy developments into stories relevant to young people. The officer leads website upkeep and coordinates with external web agencies, builds relationships with EU-focused and independent journalists, handles media requests and connects journalists to youth representatives, and tracks communications trends and impact.

What you get

The contract is one-year, full-time at 35 hours per week, with possible extension. Gross monthly pay is EUR 2,809 under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits include a relocation package subject to budget, DKV insurance, eco-cheques, five extra holiday days pro rata and an annual STIB transport subscription. The preferred start is ideally early November 2026. The job may need travel, flexible hours and some evening or weekend work, compensated with time off in lieu.

Requirements

Candidates need native-level English, at least one year of relevant experience in content writing, communications or media relations, which may come from internships or volunteering, experience in NGO, civil society or youth work, and experience with content management systems, ideally Craft CMS. Knowledge of Canva, CapCut or Adobe Creative Cloud helps. Interest in youth rights, democracy and inclusion matters, and creative campaigning experience is a plus.

How to apply

Applicants send a CV, answer the form questions, and provide links to three written pieces. They also prepare a short blog article about their application as a PDF and a short media quote on behalf of the Forum's President, on any topic relevant to its work.

Key dates

The deadline is 15 September 2026 at 23:59 CET, with interviews expected on 28, 29 and 30 September 2026.