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Join the ESA's D/HRE as a Communication Programme Officer and lead exciting exploration-related communications.
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Porz-Wahn, DE - Resident assignment to EAC, Porz-Wahn, Germany
Expires Expires at anytime
Join ESA’s Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes (D/HRE), a division dedicated to researching locations in space for human habitation and economic development. As a Communication Programme Officer, you will be in charge of all D/HRE communication activities, working alongside a skilled team of communication experts.
Role Summary:
- Implement and manage communication campaigns promoting ESA’s space exploration capabilities.
- Lead and train the D/HRE communication team, with a focus on astronaut-related communications.
- Support corporate media relations on space exploration topics.
- Assist in orchestrating news conferences, exhibitions, and PR events.
- Oversee online presence across ESA websites and social media, aligning with ESA Communication Policy.
Role Requirements:
- Master's degree in a relevant field, substantial experience in international communication.
- Knowledge in space science, technology, transportation, and space operations engineering.
- Proven experience in communication strategy planning and execution.
ESA promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce, encouraging applicants of all backgrounds and abilities.
The Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes (D/HRE) is a programme directorate within the ESA matrix structure. We are dedicated to exploring destinations in space where humans are already living and working – or will live and work in the future – for the purpose of scientific research, economic development, international cooperation and public inspiration.
As Communication Programme Officer (CPO) you will be responsible for defining, executing, monitoring and improving all communication activities falling under the responsibility of the Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration (D/HRE). You will interface with a team of communication experts. Communication Programme Officers (CPOs) ensure that a directorate’s communication needs are met, at a consistently high standard across the Agency.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include managing and implementing the communication campaign to create public and political support for ESA’s exploration capabilities; leading the D/HRE communication team, including communication in relation to astronauts; training a group of spokespersons of the HRE directorate and supporting corporate media relations on exploration-related topics; supporting the implementation of news conferences, exhibition participation and public relations events in close cooperation with the Communication Department; ensuring the online presence of HRE activities including the ESA portal, ESA intranet, and social media channels, in accordance with the ESA Communication Policy, as well as the internal communication flow relevant for communications in the HRE directorate.
You should have a master's degree in a relevant domain and significant experience in communication in an international environment. Knowledge of space science, space technology, space transportation and space engineering and operations, as well as proven experience in communication strategy and activities is required.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace.
