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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 Sweden1. 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.

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STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS

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

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

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).

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1 Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential data changes over time.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION AGENT – MEDIA

in DG COMM of the European Commission

Job title: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION AGENT – MEDIA

Domain: DG COMM

Where: Regional Representation in Milan – Italy

Function Group: FG II

Contract Type: 3a

Express your interest until: 15.01.2026 – 12.00 (noon, Brussels time)

WE ARE

The Regional Representation in Milan is a Section of the Commission Representation in Italy, within the DG Communication network of offices in all 27 Member States, working under the authority of the President. The Regional Representation broadly covers the Northern part of the country, from Valle d’Aosta to Emilia Romagna. The key tasks of a Representation include political reporting and networking; cooperation and liaising with the media; and implementation of the Commission’s communication priorities, in line with the political guidelines of the von der Leyen Commission, as well as with the future communication needs. In Italy, our activities are especially designed to stimulate an informed debate on EU matters, as well as to improve the public perception of the Commission in the country, by promoting EU policies and achievements and by contrasting disinformation. In order to maximize the effectiveness of our communication activities in an important part of the country, the Milan office works in close cooperation with the regional and local authorities and media, universities, civil society as well as the Liaison Office of the EP (EPLO Milan).

WE PROPOSE

Under the supervision of an official or a temporary agent, the Information and Communication Agent takes part in the development of contacts with the national political circle as well as with the media. The agent cooperates in information and communication actions and in the management of related projects and provides support with administrative tasks linked to these activities.

Communication – Social Media

In the field of communication and social media, the agent supports the communication activities of the Representation and of the Head of Representation through content creation and coverage on the main social media accounts, using video editing and content design tools. The agent contributes to social media activities in coordination with the Digital Leader in the Representation, including by providing input for content, advising on responses to social media comments, and using digital tools for improved listening, analysis and outreach. The agent manages the local DigitalEU social media accounts and creates, edits and publishes content. The agent also participates in the implementation of the Representation’s social media network in order to increase the visibility of activities and to

identify other possible and innovative communication channels. In addition, the agent ensures that all major events with the participation of Commissioners are supported by a social media approach, including the use of hashtags, visuals, multipliers and related tools.

Communication – Press and Media

As regards communication activities related to press and media, the agent contributes to the preparation of media reviews and sentiment analysis following Commissioners’ visits. The agent assists and advises the Head of Representation with regard to media and social media interviews and carries out the collection of information from television and radio programmes as well as from newspapers. The agent provides assistance in the organisation of events, press conferences, seminars, interviews, information campaigns, events, exhibitions and fairs. The agent also carries out information searching and prepares documents relating to briefings and reports on EU questions and policies, either for headquarters or for internal use within the Representation. Furthermore, the agent contributes to the analysis, research and drafting of reports and replies to questions from different stakeholders.

Communication – Events

In the area of communication related to events, the agent supports the organisation of visits of journalists and other press groups and provides assistance in the context of Commissioners’ visits and visits by other officials. The agent assists and advises the Head of Representation by drafting content for conferences or meetings with local authorities and stakeholders. The agent carries out administrative tasks linked to the preparation and organisation of meetings, seminars and high-level visits and participates in the updating, follow-up and maintenance of the Representation’s website, including the provision of content, pictures and archiving. Finally, the agent provides all useful assistance to the management of calls for tenders and offers, including the elaboration of tender specifications and the follow-up of files.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and flexible team player with a sound grasp and a very good understanding of Italian economics, politics, media landscape and society. University degree in economics, law, politics, European studies, communication or public administration would be an advantage. At least two years’ experience in media-related activities will be essential. Candidates should be familiar with the communication priorities and instruments of the Commission, as well as its policies and financial procedures and should be fluent in English and Italian. Good knowledge of French and Spanish would be an asset. She/he should a have very good communication and organisational skills and be ready to interact with a wide variety of partners both within and outside the EU institutions. Frequent missions within the North of Italy and occasional missions to Brussels and to Rome are part of the work.

A priority will be given to the lowest represented gender in order to achieve a gender balance. Candidates must have passed an EPSO CAST in the relevant Function Group for this position.

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

The present call for interests aims at helping the recruiters to identify potentially interested candidates within this database.

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

Have passed an EPSO CAST in the relevant Function Group for this position.

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:
1. your CV
2. completed application form.
Please send these documents by the publication deadline to:

and indicating the call for interest reference 492283/2025 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.

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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.

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 EU2

AND have a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2)3 of a second official language of the EU, to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.

2 The official languages of the European Union are: BG (Bulgarian), CS (Czech), DA (Danish), DE (German), EL (Greek), EN (English), ES (Spanish), ET (Estonian), FI (Finnish), FR (French), GA (Irish), HR (Croatian), HU (Hungarian), IT (Italian), LT (Lithuanian), LV (Latvian), MT (Maltese), NL (Dutch), PL (Polish), PT (Portuguese), RO (Romanian), SK (Slovak), SL (Slovenian), SV (Swedish).

3 For details on language levels, please see the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr).

What about the selection steps?

The selecting unit chooses from the EPSO database4 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 English and possibly in a second official language.

4 Therefore, candidates who did not pass already a CAST on the level Function Group II, should register their profile at this

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 Milan.

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

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 laying down the criteria applicable to classification in step on engagement.

The duration is an initial contract of 3 years, possible consecutive extensions of 5 years and then indefinite duration are subject to an assessment of the staffing situation of the Representation at that time.

The duration of the renewal(s) will be defined according to the General Implementing Rules in force at that moment (currently, 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

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