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Information and Communication Assistant

European Commission · Madrid, Spain

This post in plain words

This is a contract agent job in the media team of the European Commission Representation in Madrid, in Spain. The assistant supports daily media work, drafts press notes and manages team mailboxes and budget follow-up.

Contract agent EU citizens

Can you apply?

Only citizens of an EU Member State who enjoy full civil rights can apply. Candidates must also meet the general criteria, such as being physically fit and having done any military service required by law.

Languages
C2 in Spanish and C1 in English
Education
Secondary school · Post-secondary diploma, or secondary diploma plus at least 3 years of professional experience.
Experience
At least 3 years of experience in EU policy, communication, media relations or social media.
Contract
Contract agent under Article 3(a), FG III. First contract of 3 years, with possible extensions subject to staffing needs.

What they ask for:

  • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in EU policy, communication or media.
  • Thorough knowledge of the European Commission and its working methods.
  • Good analytical skills and excellent drafting skills.
  • Proficiency in Spanish at C2 and English at C1.
  • Strong skills with AI tools and office IT (Excel, Outlook, Word).

What you would do

  • Support the media team daily, including contact with Headquarters.
  • Follow press conferences and briefings and report back to the team.
  • Draft press notes, speeches and presentations, and check content quality.
  • Organise media trips and briefings.
  • Manage the team's functional mailboxes and databases.
  • Monitor contract management and budget implementation in the team.

How to apply

Register in the EPSO CAST database for contract agents, choosing the profile that fits you best. Then email one PDF with your CV and application form to the address given in the notice, quoting reference 529758, before the deadline.

Good to know:

  • Selection is carried out in English and possibly in a second EU language.
  • Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
  • The successful candidate must pass a mandatory pre-recruitment medical check.
  • The place of work is Madrid.

How this kind of post works

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We wrote this summary automatically from the official notice, published by EU Careers (eu-careers.europa.eu). Only the official notice counts: read it before you apply.

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