The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary is seeking candidates for the position of a Communications Specialist
ABOUT AMCHAM HUNGARY:
The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (AmCham Hungary) is one of the most influential and trusted business organizations in the country, representing local and international business interests since 1989. We are a member-funded, politically independent platform consisting of over 300 companies from a wide variety of sectors who share a firm commitment to Hungary: we want to help make our country more competitive in the region and on the global stage.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
To support our office in Budapest, Hungary, we are seeking a dynamic professional with strong PR, SM and writing skills and English proficiency.
The Communications Specialist will be responsible for the smooth execution of the overall print, online and social media communications strategy of the Chamber. The Communications Specialist role will produce written content for a range of audiences and coordinate editorial projects, and support the communications and design of a range of professional and social events. The CS will also support the Policy Team in communicating different policy achievements and meetings, with additional assigned projects on an ad hoc basis, as part of a small, but strong, effective and professional team.
The Communications Specialist reports to the CEO of the Chamber. The position does not have direct reports.
Key tasks will include the following:
- Publications: prepare the Annual report (with editorial support), and online Journal e-magazine
- Newsletters: prepare and disseminate weekly e-Newsletter, event invitations, quarterly Advocacy Newsletters
- Website: Oversee the content of the website, upload and manage content
- Social Media: Plan, schedule and create content on AmCham’s Linkedin and FB pages
- Events: prepare PPTs, speeches, manage press, work on the overall design and technical execution of larger conferences, together with the Event Manager
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Has 5+ experience in a communications role (agency, NGO or media background preferable)
- Has excellent writing skills
- Is fluent in written and spoken Hungarian and English (Proficiency Exam preferred)
- Is an experienced MS Office programs user
- Is an experienced user of LinkedIn and FB
- Is a real team player
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A competitive base salary, with an optional annual bonus
- Cafeteria
- Home office 2 days / week
- Private medical insurance
- Exposure to top-level decision makers
- A collaborative and inspirational work environment that promotes strategic thinking
- A professional learning environment in one of Hungary’s most influential foreign chambers of commerce
- A very strong and supportive team
- Participation at high-level chamber events
- A challenging job with meaningful responsibility from day one
HOW TO APPLY: To apply, send your CV and short motivation letter in English to career [at] amcham.hu (career[at]amcham[dot]hu)
Application deadline: November 25, 2022
Reference: “Communications Specialist”
AmCham Hungary is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AmCham Hungary are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications and merits, without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, gender, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs.