Web Communication Unit - Post B: Social media producer - Graphic designer

The European Parliament stands for 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 Parliament’s Web Communication Unit is made up of digital storytellers. We produce a wide range of editorial products about what is happening in the Parliament for the general public: visuals, videos, infographics, newsletters, plus video interviews with MEPs and content creators etc. We think distribution before production; we publish on the News section of the European Parliament website but also on 12 social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, TikTok.

Because we do this simultaneously in 24 languages, we are a multinational group, with one editor per language. We also have a team of social media producers, video producers, community managers, data analysts, and project managers. We nurture the together.eu community; gather social media intelligence and much more.

• Proposing and producing visual content for the European Parliament’s social media accounts;
• Preparing still and motion visuals and infographics with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, etc.;
• Preparing and editing videos with Adobe Premiere and/or After effects;
• Moderating social media comments.

• Passionate about graphic design and digital media;
• Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva etc.;
• Basic skills in video production: After effects and/or Adobe Premiere;
• Knowledge of motion design is a plus;
• Strong communication skills;
• Very good level of English and in-depth knowledge of another EU language.

The candidate should:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrate a huge dose of creativity;
• Be organised;
• Work well in a big team;
• Learn fast;
• Be trustworthy;
• Be ready to take the initiative and not be afraid of making a mistake.

Please describe in your motivation letter your knowledge of and experience with graphic design and video editing, and explain your motivation to work as a graphic designer and content creator for social media.

 
The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.