Editorial Coordination Unit

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 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.

About the Editorial Coordination Unit:

The Editorial Coordination Unit, working directly under the Director-General, ensures a cohesive communication strategy across all official Parliament channels. We achieve this through the Editorial Committee, which includes members from all editorial units within DG COMM.

Our responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating communication actions;
• Ensuring all communication aligns with the Directorate General's priorities;
• Advising the Director-General on key editorial priorities.

To fulfill its coordination tasks, the Editorial Coordination Unit is in daily contacts with all the content-producing units of the DG (audiovisual, press, webcommunication) as well as with the media monitoring and public opinion monitoring units. We also work in close collaboration with the Spokesperson’s Unit and DG COMM’s Strategy and Innovation Unit.  

• Preparing for and following up on weekly Editorial Committee meetings, including drafting minutes, coordinating with relevant units, and updating the general planning table on SharePoint;
• Writing summaries and reports on events and webinars held at the Parliament;
• Drafting speeches, talking points, and presentations for the Director-General;
• Assisting with internal communications, including writing articles, composing internal emails, and contributing to internal communication strategies;
• Providing guidance on social media content, primarily for X and Bluesky.  

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with strong interpersonal and soft skills;
• Fluency in English and a strong command of French;
• Demonstrated organisational and planning abilities;
• Proficiency in social media platforms, particularly X;
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with collaborative web spaces such as SharePoint.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in coordination tasks and cross-functional collaboration is highly desirable;
• Experience in media or communications is an asset.  

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.