The American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia is looking for a proactive and creative person for the position of:
Public Affairs Officer (m/f/d)
Location: Zagreb
Public Affairs Officer is responsible for managing a wide range of AmCham policy communication and event activities. This includes: organization of policy events; writing policy newsletters, speeches and press releases; producing marketing material for policy events; producing digital and print publications; managing policy communications and branding; managing social media; photo and video editing; and keeping the policy website up-to-date. This is an exciting role for someone who is a self-starter, creative and who is passionate about communications and events which should be used to enhance policy advocacy.
Main responsibilities:
- Organize activities including meetings, conferences, seminars and visits and undertake surveys related to the policy positions of AmCham Croatia
- Organize events with high level of independence: e.g. select the location, vendors, and develop program ensuring that the event messaging supports the policy positions of AmCham
- Develop and manage policy sponsorship and advertising partnerships
- Develop, produce and disseminate policy papers, briefings, reports, and/or project briefs.
- Write newsletters, speeches, articles, briefings, press releases, social media posts and respond to requests for information from the media
- Establish and maintain relationships with policy stakeholders, members and public interest groups
- Plan or direct the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stakeholder views of the organization's agenda and accomplishments
- The work is largely office-based with attendance at meetings, events and conferences as feature of the work
Required skills, knowledge and experience:
- Work experience and proven interest in Croatian economy/European affairs
- University degree in journalism, PR, marketing or related field
- Advanced degree in these areas or equivalent work experience
- The ideal candidate will have between 2-10 years of professional experience
- Excellent copywriting and editing skills, with experience in digital communications and social media
- Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy, capable of effectively engaging with various stakeholders, including high-level business executives and government officials
- Strong organizational, time management, prioritization and administrative skills
- Strong presentation, facilitation and public speaking skills
- Strong project and budget management skills, complemented by strong negotiation abilities
- Highly logical and detail-oriented, demonstrating autonomy and initiative
- Excel in a collaborative and dynamic small team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Croatian
- High level of computer literacy
- Driver's license
Your application will be treated as confidential.
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