Press Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Belgium M/V/X

Beschrijving van het bedrijf

The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for a Press Specialist to join the Public Affairs Office.

Beschrijving van de functie

The job holder identifies long-term trends and emerging policy-relevant issues and advises Mission leadership on strategies for promoting accurate, balanced Belgian press and media coverage of U.S. foreign policy and American interests; correcting misinformation; and countering disinformation. Monitors, analyzes and reports on Belgian press and media coverage of issues of importance to the U.S.. Builds productive relationships with press and media professionals, including media owners, editors, producers, and journalists. Develops and coordinates media tours and exchange programs.

Jouw profiel

EDUCATION: University degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, or related.

EXPERIENCE: 4-5 years of experience in a media outlet, think tank, university, NGO, international organization, embassy, government office or corporation .

LANGUAGE: Fluency in English, French and Dutch.

Diploma

• Bachelor

Taalvaardigheden

• Engels (vereist)

  • Begrijpen : Onafhankelijk + (B2)
  • Schrijven : Onafhankelijk + (B2)
  • Lezen : Onafhankelijk + (B2)
  • Spreken : Onafhankelijk + (B2)

• Frans (vereist)

  • Begrijpen : Onafhankelijk + (B2)
  • Schrijven : Onafhankelijk + (B2)
  • Lezen : Onafhankelijk + (B2)
  • Spreken : Onafhankelijk + (B2)

• Nederlands (vereist)

  • Begrijpen : Onafhankelijk + (B2)
  • Schrijven : Onafhankelijk + (B2)
  • Lezen : Onafhankelijk + (B2)
  • Spreken : Onafhankelijk + (B2)

Voordelen van de betrekking

Dynamic and multi-cultural work environment.

Full-time position with extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, Employee Assistance Program, etc.

Salary as of €5.474 gross/month.

Extra informatie

Interested candidates are invited to create their Electronic Recruitment Application profile via the Embassy website and submit their application before April 16, 2026. A complete application means that you outline in your ERA profile how you meet the minimum requirements and attach all required documents (a residence permit and a proof of education, preferably officially recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities). For further details on the process of diploma recognition via cfwb/naric, and other useful tips, please carefully read the notice to applicants on our website: https://be.usembassy.gov/jobs/#jobs.

Direct link to the vacancy: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=yw95mdf3pt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=71691&orgId=119

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