European Parliament Liaison Office in Latvia - Post B: Written and online press

The European Parliament stands for European democracy. We help connect it to people. 

This entails providing complete and impartial information to citizens and media about the European Parliament, and assisting Members in their communication activities. The Directorate-General for Communication (DG COMM) strives to reach and engage the right audience with the right message at the right time and in doing so, deliver world-class communication. We are committed communication professionals coming from various professional and academic backgrounds.

The Directorate for Liaison Offices is DG Communication's front line in the Member States. The offices connect to citizens across the European Union, engaging with their concerns, understanding their cultures and speaking their languages, in order to make that vital connection between the European Parliament and the diverse local realities it represents. Offices are playing a crucial role in spreading the knowledge of what the European Parliament is working on and has achieved as well as engaging with citizens and various stakeholders.

• To assist the press officer - manage contacts with journalists, help with distribution of information to provide the Latvian public and the media with timely and accurate information on the work, decisions and activities of the European Parliament;
• To assist with event organisation, including those related to the EP's prizes and other events;
• To assist the community manager with online activities - posts on social media and the European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO) webpage;
• To actively participate in and assist with youth activities organized by the European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO), such as the EP Ambassador School Programme and the together.eu community;
• To represent the EP in front of various audiences inside/outside the EU House;
• Conduct missions to the EP in Strasbourg (an opportunity to attend the European Parliament's epicenter) and for various events all over Latvia.

• Willing to improve your knowledge of the EU and learn more about how the EP works;
• Passionate about helping people understand how the EU works and inspiring them to be informed and active European citizens;
• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal (in Latvian and English);
• Have interest and basic understanding of traditional and social media;
• Have high responsibility and flexibility skills;
• Willing to acquire understanding of inclusive communication by committed professional communicators working in context at the national, European and international level.