Digital Communications Manager

Digital Communications Manager

ICFG – International Center for Future Generations

Brussels, Belgium

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to shaping a future where emerging technologies serve the best interests of humanity? Look no further than the International Center for Future Generations (ICFG).

Established in 2023, ICFG is dedicated to shaping a future where decision-makers anticipate and responsibly govern the societal impacts of rapid technological change, ensuring that emerging technologies are harnessed to serve the best interests of humanity. The ambition of ICFG is to become the most impactful think-and-do-tank in the European Union (EU) by working with stakeholders within the EU and national governments and providing them with expertise and concrete policy suggestions. ICFG executes rigorous, independent, and policy-oriented research to create awareness about emerging technologies that require the urgent attention of political decision-makers.

As a startup organization, we’re a team of 20 individuals working both in Brussels and remotely. With 2024 being an important election year, we are poised to make a significant impact and we want you to be part of it!

About ICFG

• ICFG operates as a catalyst for change and its programs currently evolve around the following focus areas: Advanced artificial intelligence, Neurotechnology, Biotechnology, Quantum technology, and Climate Interventions. In addition, there are two cross-cutting programs – Foresight and Governance – that dig into the bigger picture challenges of effective policymaking;
• We are funded with private investments and we do not accept funding from government or commercial interests. Our funders don’t gain from our activities so independence in the research and outreach is guaranteed;
• We’re a start-up organization of about 20 people at the moment and growing fast. Some are working from Brussels, some remotely.

About the role

Rowan Emslie, our Head of Communications & Public Affairs is putting together a new team to build ICFG’s influence in Brussels and ensure our path breaking research is reaching key decision makers. Here is how you will fit in:

• Crafting a digital communication strategy to amplify our message;
• Managing our online channels and leveraging analytics for audience growth and user experience optimisation;
• Managing digital content creation and (mostly organic) distribution strategies;
• Online copywriting for various materials such as blogs, research papers, and webinars;
• Creating interactive data visualizations to enhance understanding of complex emerging technologies.

What you will need to succeed in this role

• Familiarity with EU policy and policy communications;
• Experience managing WordPress websites and organisational LinkedIn accounts;
• An entrepreneurial mindset, ready to come up with new ideas and processes as well as execute them;
• Strong project management, problem-solving skills, and flexibility;
• Tech-savviness. Bonus points if you are already comfortably in a Google environment;
• Alignment with our values of intellectual humility, compassion, and collaboration;
• Graphic designing skills in adobe would be a plus.

What we offer

• Salary: The salary for this position is competitive (with potential market supplements for Brussels candidates);
• Flexibility in work location and working hours;
• Vacation days: We offer a generous number of Vacation days (statutory days, discretionary days, shut-it-down days, etc.) and Parental Leave and Care Leave days;
• Learning & Development: An annual contribution toward personal education & development. Rowan having experience in digital communications himself, looks forward to coaching and sharing his tricks of the trade;
• Wellness & Wellbeing: An annual contribution toward personal wellness & wellbeing;
• Inclusive workplace: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

How to apply

The attributes listed above represent our current thinking for the role. You can be a great candidate even if you don’t fit everything we’ve described above. You can also have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you – even if you’re on the fence – we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself!

To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@icfg.eu. Queries can be directed to Rowan Emslie (R.Emslie@icfg.eu). The deadline for applications is 22/03/2024.