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Edelman Brussels is looking for an Account Executive to support strategic communications programmes at the intersection of EU policy, corporate reputation and media relations. This is a foundational role for a communicator with a strong grasp of the Brussels environment and a passion for helping organisations navigate today’s political and reputational landscape.
As a member of Edelman’s Corporate & Policy Communications team, you will work with multinational clients, trade bodies and institutions on pressing issues with real-world impact. You will help connect public policy, stakeholder expectations and media narratives into compelling campaigns that shape how audiences think and act
What you’ll do:
- Support the execution of integrated communications programmes across corporate reputation, media engagement and support EU PA campaigns with Comms
- Media outreach to EU and Brussels-based journalists, maintain and build relationships with key media
- Conduct research, draft content and monitor issues relevant to clients and their sectors
- Participate in brainstorms, team meetings and client calls, offering fresh perspectives and staying ahead of the news cycle
- Assist with project management, reporting and day-to-day coordination of account activity
- Collaborate with colleagues across markets to ensure delivery is consistent, insightful and aligned with client objectives
- A communications or policy professional with 1 to 3 years of experience, ideally in an agency, consultancy or institutional setting
- Passionate about helping companies and organisations engage credibly on complex issues in the EU and beyond
- Curious about the role of business in policy conversations and the power of media to shape perception
- Familiar with the workings of EU institutions, the Brussels media landscape and regulatory trends
- A clear and confident communicator with excellent written and verbal English
- A proactive team player who is organised, detail-focused and solutions-oriented
- Proficiency in Dutch or French is a distinct asset
- Comfortable using digital tools, media monitoring platforms and working in a fast-paced, international environment
We’re proud to offer:
- A supportive and flexible hybrid work model
- A learning culture with formal and informal development opportunities
- A collaborative environment where your voice matters
- Work that makes a difference for clients, communities and causes
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.