Head of Press
Quick answer
NATO is hiring a senior Head of Press in Brussels, Belgium, responsible for managing the Press Office and supporting OSC leadership, with a university degree and at least 7 years of experience in media/communications.
- Role
- Head of Press
- Organization
- NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- Location
- Brussels
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Head of Press in the Office of Strategic Communications (OSC) at NATO is responsible for managing the Press Office and supporting OSC leadership. This role involves overseeing media product drafting, handling journalist inquiries, and organizing media engagements. The incumbent will ensure the quality and timeliness of media outputs, represent NATO in various forums, and manage a team effectively. The position requires occasional travel and may involve working beyond standard hours.
What you'll do
- Ensure the timeliness, quality, consistency, and newsworthiness of media products
- Deal with media queries, corrections, and rebuttals
- Brief journalists, visitor groups, and other audiences on NATO's policies, responsibilities, and activities
- Represent the Press and Media Section in internal and external meetings
- Support the organization of press conferences, briefings, press tours, and media interviews
- Manage a team effectively
What it takes
- University degree in a relevant field
- At least 7 years of experience in a media/communications environment
- Experience in managing or leading teams
- Excellent drafting, editing, and communications skills
- Political judgement
- Proficiency in one NATO official language (English/French) and beginner level in the other
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Brussels, Belgium.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a university degree, at least 7 years of experience in media/communications, and proficiency in one NATO official language.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted via the internal recruitment portal or the external recruitment website.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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