ABOUT EIT CULTURE & CREATIVITY
EIT Culture & Creativity is the institutional partnership dedicated to helping European cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) to become more sustainable, resilient, and competitive.
Launched in 2023 by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, an EU body, we provide access to funding, knowledge, and tailored support. As part of the largest European innovation network, we build lasting connections between research, industry, academia, and cultural institutions.
- Our vision is to fundamentally strengthen the CCSI as a vital force for transformation—economically, socially, and environmentally.
- Our mission is to drive responsible growth in and beyond the CCSI through innovation, education, business creation and societal transformation.
Our first focus is on five key areas: architecture, gaming, fashion, cultural heritage, audio-visual and media. We support innovators every step of the way to scale their ideas, translate innovation into impact, and redefine what entrepreneurship means today.
We are present across 30 countries, with our HQ in Cologne, and Regional Hubs in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bologna, Helsinki, Košice, and Vienna — building a powerful ecosystem that transcends silos, sectors and localization.
We believe that culture and creativity are not luxuries, but constitute a critical infrastructure for resilience, renewal and economic growth. Whether you are a creative innovator, a company, a university, a research center, a cultural institution, an investor, a policymaker, a civic leader or someone on a learning journey, we invite you to join us in imaging desirable futures for Europe.
Find out more at www.eit-culture-creativity.eu.
Communications Officer (f/m/d)
1 FULL-TIME POSITION AT EIT CULTURE & CREATIVITY
ABOUT THE POSITION
Specialist Role | Hands-On Content & Channel Delivery
Are you a dynamic, hands-on communicator with strong writing instincts, a natural storytelling voice and a genuine interest in Europe’s creative and innovation ecosystem and an excellent grasp of digital platforms and communication tools? We are looking for a Communications Officer to support the day-to-day delivery of EIT Culture & Creativity’s communications programme.
In this fast-paced role, you will help bring our narrative to life across multiple platforms - from drafting and scheduling content to coordinating freelancers and supporting flagship events.
As Communications Officer, you will report directly to the Head of Communications and work alongside our MarCom team.
ABOUT THE TASK & MISSION
The Communications Officer’s work spans three strategic pillars:
1. Production & Channels
Draft, schedule and publish content across EIT C&C’s owned channels — Digital Hub, social platforms, newsletters.
2. Campaign & Event Support
Provide hands-on support for flagship campaigns and events, coordinating logistics, freelancers and assets.
3. Operations & Compliance
Maintain brand templates, editorial guidelines and asset libraries, ensuring EIT Community visibility compliance across all outputs.
This specialist role focuses on production, channel management and campaign delivery in a fast-paced, pan-European environment.
Your key accountabilities include:
Production & Channels
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Draft, schedule and publish content across the Digital Hub, social channels and newsletters
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Maintain the editorial calendar in coordination with the Senior Communications Manager
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Support performance tracking and reporting against BP 2026–2028 KPIs
Campaign & Event Support
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Provide hands-on support for flagship campaigns and events (Innovation Forum, Creative Skills Week, Ars Electronica, NEB activities)
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Coordinate logistics for content production — briefing freelancers, gathering assets, managing approvals
Operations & Compliance
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Help maintain brand templates, editorial guidelines and asset libraries
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Ensure EIT Community visibility compliance across the outputs you produce
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Support administrative and reporting tasks linked to WP7 deliverables.
THE REQUIREMENTS
To be successful in your role, you must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (communications, journalism, marketing, or equivalent), or comparable practical experience
- Experience in a communications, editorial, content or digital marketing role
- Excellent storytelling and content writing skills with the ability to adapt messages across different audiences and channels (social, web, newsletter, event collateral)
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; additional EU languages are welcome
- Experience using common content, social and analytics tools (e.g. WordPress, Hootsuite / Buffer, GA4, Mailchimp or similar)
- Hands-on, organised, reliable and detail-oriented
- Team-oriented, comfortable working with senior staff in a fast-paced environment
Desirable Skills:
- Exposure to innovation, creative, media or policy environments
- Familiarity with EU-funded programmes (e.g. EIT, Horizon Europe, Creative Europe) and the EIT Community brand framework
- Light multimedia skills (basic design, photo or video editing)
- Interest in the cultural and creative sectors and industries
WE OFFER
- Gross annual salary between EUR 40,000 and EUR 50,000, depending on experience, qualifications and country of employment.
- An annual performance-based bonus opportunity of up to 10% of the annual gross salary, subject to individual and company performance.
- Participation in building a company with ambition to contribute to the future of Europe.
- Fast and flat processes, direct internal communication, low hierarchies, and freedom to operate.
- An organization with a dynamic and friendly team with modern and well-located office facilities and the flexibility to work remotely.
- Opportunity to work with leading European universities, innovators and entrepreneurs.
- Exposure to one of Europe's largest innovation ecosystems.
- Professional development and learning opportunities in EU-funded project management.
- International and multicultural working environment.
LOCATION
This position is primarily remote with periodic in-person engagements and some travel.
Please note that employment is only possible in countries where EIT Culture & Creativity has established legal entities (please see Regional Hubs). Applicants must be legally entitled to work and reside in one of these countries at the start of employment. EIT Culture & Creativity cannot offer employment contracts outside these countries for this position.
Candidates who do not currently reside in these countries must be willing and able to relocate to one of these countries before commencing employment.
By the closing date of this call candidates must have a work permit valid to work in the country of employment.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
EIT Culture & Creativity aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We nurture an open culture, where everyone is supported to fulfil their potential. We see inclusivity of talent as the basis of our success, and the diversity of perspectives and people as a highly valued outcome. EIT Culture & Creativity provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.
SELECTION PROCESS
A Selection Committee of experts will be appointed to carry out the evaluation of applications submitted. Please note that the Selection Committee´s internal proceedings are strictly confidential for avoiding conflicts of interest. Shortlisted candidates are invited to virtual interviews in the first rounds and to a personal interview in the final round at EIT Culture & Creativity GmbH with the Selection Committee. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of qualifications, background, skills, and experience by providing relevant documents. Candidates can be also invited for interviews on other now or formerly open job vacancies of the EIT Culture & Creativity.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A complete application should consist of:
- A detailed CV demonstrating relevant experience
- A motivation letter describing briefly how you meet the criteria outlined and your vision for the role (no longer than 2 DIN-A4 pages).
Please apply here by clicking on the position title:
Important: The application should be written in English. Only complete applications will be evaluated (full curriculum vitae and motivation letter, in two separate files).
The job vacancy will be open until 25 July 2026 (18:00 CEST).
For questions regarding the application process, please contact [email protected].
If you would like to learn more about EIT Culture & Creativity, visit www.eit-culture-creativity.eu.
Take the lead in this exciting journey – send your application now!
DISCLAIMER
The document dated 29 June 2026 might be subject to change; all changes will be made visible in future versions.