JOB DESCRIPTION

MAKE A DIFFERENCE – JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener, promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU? Then come and work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!

Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union. Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:

Interesting and challenging positions with plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring new skills and competencies throughout your whole career

Opportunities to try several areas of move between different policy your career

A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we care about your work-life balance

A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare, accident and pension schemes

A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are strongly promoted

Multilingual schools for your children

We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and inclusion:

We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of profiles, including scientists, linguists, IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers and engineers.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to fostering a rich, diverse and inclusive working environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential.

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Sweden. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.

For more information ec.europa.eu/work-with-us

STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS

In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non-permanent positions.. There are two categories of non-permanent staff:

temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time or to perform highly specialised tasks.

contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed-term contracts (maximum 6 years in any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).

For more information on different staff categories

Information and Communication Agent – Social Media

in DG Communication of the European Commission

Job title*: Information and Communication Agent – Social Media

Domain**: Communication

Where: DG COMM, Commission Representation in Berlin/Germany (COMM.C.BE.BE)

Function Group: FG II

Contract Type: CA 3a

Deadline to express your interest unti: 22.08.2025 – 12.00 (noon, Brussels time)

WE ARE

The Representations of the European Commission play a crucial role in bringing Europe closer to their citizens. The Representation in Germany – being part of the Directorate-General for Communication – is based in Europe House, located in the centre of Berlin. Our main tasks are:

• Support the President and the Members of the Commission by reinforcing the political and media profile of the European Commission in the Member States, including the preparation, organisation and follow up of visits of the members of the College.

• Country-specific economic and political information and analysis.

• Representing the European Commission in the respective Member State towards national, regional and local authorities, media, stakeholders and citizens.

• Press and media communications: in cooperation with the spokesperson’s service, Representations communicate on behalf of the Commission.

• Outreach to citizens: Representations provide outreach and communication to citizens and stakeholders/multipliers in the Member States, by managing information networks, organising events and communication campaigns and by explaining the policy priorities of the Commission in a local context.

WE PROPOSE

The Representation in Germany is seeking to hire an Information and Communication Agent for their communication on Social Media. Our mission is to bring Europe closer to the citizens, and we need your help!

The successful candidate will report directly to Head of Representation / Deputy Head of Representation and will be responsible for:

• contributing to the management and coordination of social media accounts in close cooperation with all colleagues in the Representation in Germany, the Regional Representations in Munich and Bonn as well as with colleagues in DG Communication headquarters (HQ) in Brussels.

• in cooperation with all local teams and DG Communication HQ in Brussels: provide support in implementing the digital strategy and community management of the European Commission in Germany.

• Aligning social media efforts with DG Communication HQ goals and local perspective.

We offer a challenging and rewarding job in a stimulating and dynamic working environment where spirit for Europe, initiative, innovation and a strong sense of cross-team collaboration are cherished.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a highly creative and strategic Information and Communication Agent with the following qualifications:

Social media is your passion – you are up to date with the latest trends, tools and developments in social media. As we use Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Emplify, Canva, Trello and Kapwing in the Representation, excellent knowledge of these tools/channels is essential.

Good knowledge and interest in the German and European politics

The capacity to develop creative and innovative ideas that inspire

Experience in social media storytelling and coverage of events (e.g. panel discussions or visits)

Proactive, hands-on mindset

Good understanding of key social media metrics, with proven experience using them to improve content and boost performance

Experience producing successful, varied social media content – including graphics and videos (e.g. reels for Instagram) – with a proven ability to generate reach and engagement on a wide range of platforms

Proven ability to build relationships, helping to meet a range of objectives via social media, while ensuring quality is maintained

Flexibility and a true sense of team spirit

Excellent communication and organizational skills for coordinating ideas and concepts

Excellent drafting skills in German (C2 level) and English (C1).

Experience in social media marketing, content creation, or community building

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

With a view to guaranteeing equal access to all, the Commission recruits from an open database of spontaneous applications. The present call for interests helps the recruiters to identify potentially interested candidates within this database.

In practice, to express your interest, please follow the subsequent three steps:

If you are not registered yet in the open EPSO database, please do so at the following address: CAST Permanent. Please select under selection procedures for contract agent the CAST permanent profile that best suits your education and experience.

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:1. your CV 2. completed application form.

Produce a reel on the subject „Was bringt mir die EU?“:

Imagine you are working for the Representation of the European Commission in Germany and you want to produce a reel for our Instagram account. Include a short explanation on the audience, time of publication and possible collaborations.  Send the reel and the explanation by the above deadline using a file transfer tool e.g. wetransfer clearly stating your name.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to [email protected]

indicating the call for interest reference 488412 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.

Selected candidates should expect to receive also a written task before the job interview.

ANNEX

Selection

Am I eligible to apply?

You must meet the following eligibility criteria when you validate your application:

Our rules provide that you can only be recruited as a contract agent at the European Commission if you:

General criteria:

Are a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen;

Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service;

Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the position;

Produce the appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties.

Have passed an EPSO CAST in the relevant Function Group for this position. At the stage of the application, it is sufficient to be registered in the EPSO CAST data base.

Qualifications:

Have a level of post-secondary education attested by a diploma OR

a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years.

Only qualifications issued or recognised as equivalent by EU Member State authorities (e.g. by the Ministry of Education) will be accepted.

Languages:

have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the EU

AND have a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU, to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.

What about the selection steps?

The selecting unit chooses from the EPSO database candidates with the appropriate profile and invites them to an interview. For the interview a selection panel is set-up to assess the best candidates. Due to the large volume of applications that we may receive only candidates selected for the interview will be notified.

For operational reasons and in order to complete the selection procedure as quickly as possible in the interest of the candidates and of the institution, the selection procedure will be carried out in German and English.

Recruitment

The candidate selected for recruitment will be requested to provide documentary evidence in support of the statements made in the database and, where relevant, the call for interest.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a mandatory pre-recruitment medical check-up carried out by the Commission

Type of contract and working conditions

The place of employment will be in Berlin.

The successful candidate will be engaged as a contract agent under Article 3(a) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants, in function group FG II. General information on Contract Agents can be found at this link.

The grade or proposed grade range, as well as the step in that grade, will be defined on the basis of the candidates’ previous professional experience, in accordance with Commission Decision C(2017)6760 laying down the criteria applicable to classification in step on engagement.

The duration of the first contract will be 3 years. Possible consecutive extensions of 5 years and then indefinite duration are subject to an assessment of the staffing situation of Representations at that time.

The duration of the renewal(s) will be defined according to the General Implementing Rules in force at that moment (currently, Commission Decision C(2017)6760 on policies for the engagement and use of contract agents).

Contract agents recruited in Function Group II must successfully complete a 9-month probationary period.

The pay of staff members consists of a basic salary supplemented with specific allowances, including, where applicable, expatriation and family allowances. The provisions guiding the calculation of these allowances can be consulted in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants. As a member of staff of the European institutions, your pay is subject to a tax raised by those institutions.

The European Commission applies a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination in accordance with Article 1d of the Staff Regulations.Should you need further information on working conditions, please refer to Working conditions and benefits of EU Careers.

For information related to Data Protection, please see the Specific Privacy Statement under “7. Information to data subjects on their rights”, to find your rights and how to exercise them in addition to the privacy statement, which summarises the processing of your data.