COMPANY: POLITICO
POLITICO is seeking a creative and driven social media producer with at least one year of relevant professional experience to join our global audience team.
In this full-time, Brussels-based position, you’ll play a key role in crafting smart, compelling content that brings our journalism to life across platforms. From breaking news and live events to deep-dive policy coverage, you’ll help ensure our stories resonate with the right people, in the right places, at the right time.
The ideal candidate will be able to craft social copy in POLITICO’s signature voice and will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, as well as having an interest in or experience analyzing data to draw insights from analytics tools.
POLITICO is a pioneering and growing media company that covers the politics, policy and personalities in power centers in Europe and the U.S.
What you’ll do:
Write and schedule social posts to amplify the reach and impact of our journalism
Work with the Audience and wider Editorial teams to help plan and implement social media coverage for key news moments, coverage lines and live events
Build social promo plans that ensure our coverage connects with our target audience
Create compelling visuals to promote our journalism on social media
Analyze data to refine social strategies and boost engagement
Help train reporters and production staff on social best practices
What you’ll need:
1 year of experience in a newsroom, media organization, or communications role with a focus on social media
Native-level English / C2 Level
Sharp and snappy writing skills with impeccable attention to detail
Solid news judgment and a demonstrated interest in EU politics
Strong understanding of major social platforms (X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky)
A strong visual eye and knowledge of the Adobe suite (namely Photoshop)
A creative, team player who is flexible, proactive, and ready to take on a wide variety of tasks
About POLITICO
POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, Paris, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.
Equal Opportunity
It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.
Application Instructions & Further Details
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a CV and motivation letter in English outlining why you’re right for this role.
Questions? Contact [email protected] with the subject line: Social Media Producer. Please apply, however, via the online form.
Location: Brussels
Employment level: Full-time
Type of role: Specialists
Updated: June 2nd, 2025
Job ID: 00661