Communication strategist

Communication strategist (full time | The Hague)

Are you a strategic thinker who loves action? You operate in a highly dynamic environment and work closely with clients and media with the aim of achieving impact. This is what you will do:

• Crisis communication and issue management: You advise directors, boards and managers on complex communication issues
  
  

• Strategic advice: You advise (pro-)actively on all aspects of communication and ensure that our clients are always one step ahead
  
  

• Spokesperson and press information: you advise on spokesmanship and act as (interim) spokesperson or press officer where necessary
  
  

• Developing and implementing strategies: You set up and implement communication, issue, media and stakeholder strategies for our clients
  
  

• Storytelling and framing: You are a master of storytelling and know how to frame issues powerfully. You come up with original angles and ensure that messages resonate with relevant stakeholders
  
  

• Writing press releases, articles and position papers: Your sharp pen comes across in position papers, press releases, opinion articles and social media publications
  
  

• Maintain media relations: You maintain good contacts with the media and know how to use your network effectively and quickly
  
  

• Providing communication and media training: You train clients among others. in effective communication with the media, public appearances, presentations etc.
  
  

• (Social) media monitoring and analysis: You analyse the media landscape and inform our clients and respond to trends and news
  
  

• Shaping internal communication strategy: You will also help develop and implement our own communications strategy

What do we expect from you?

• A completed relevant HBO or WO education for this position
  
  

• 3 to 5 years' work experience in communications, e.g. in politics, public sector (such as spokesperson), business or NGOs. Or you are an experienced political or economic journalist
  
  

• A good journalistic network that you know how to use effectively
  
  

• You think like a journalist and know how to find and convince them when necessary
  
  

• A keen eye for social, political and administrative developments
  
  

• Excellent writing skills
  
  

• You know how social media works and can create effective content
  
  

• Good communication skills, you are a connector and move smoothly through different layers of organisations
  
  

• You can work effectively both independently and in a team
  
  

• You are analytically strong and know how to translate complex issues into clear strategies and solutions
  
  

• You are proactive, keep a cool head under pressure and take responsibility where necessary
  
  

• Experience with complementary use of owned and earned media
  
  

• You are strong in organisation and planning and know how to carry out multiple projects simultaneously and accurately.And you are a creative thinker and look for innovative solutions

What can you expect from us?

• A one-year contract with the intention to turn this into a permanent employment contract in case of mutual satisfaction
  
  

• A suitable salary offer based on your experience and knowledge
  
  

• Holidays and 8% holiday pay
  
  

• Reimbursement of travel expenses, a telephone and laptop
  
  

• Great workplace in the heart of The Hague (close to the station)
  
  

• Dynamic challenging job with plenty of room for personal input and development
  
  

• Annual ski trip, midsummer weekend, Christmas party and fun drinks!

  
  

About us

 &FLUENCE is a consultancy in The Hague that focuses on negotiation, dialogue and strategic communication. Influence is our passion. We take a fresh look at how companies, governments and/or individuals can deal with the social challenges of our time. We challenge our clients to get out of their comfort zone to create impact.
Interested?

Are you interested in this vacancy? Then send your cover letter and CV to info@nfluence.nl