{"id":53842,"date":"2025-07-17T17:52:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T15:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acea.auto\/?post_type=news-articles&#038;p=53842"},"modified":"2025-07-17T18:13:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:13:39","slug":"job-opportunity-public-affairs-officer-6-month-contract-with-possibility-of-extension","status":"publish","type":"news-articles","link":"https:\/\/www.acea.auto\/news\/job-opportunity-public-affairs-officer-6-month-contract-with-possibility-of-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"Job opportunity: Public Affairs Officer (six-month contract with possibility of extension)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"intro block-container\"><p>The European Automobile Manufacturers\u2019 Association (ACEA) is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Public Affairs Officer to join its ambitious   team in Brussels. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cntnt block-container\">\n<p>The Public Affairs Officer will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience advocating for the EU automotive industry while contributing to impactful policy development and legislative processes at European level. The Public Affairs Officer will focus on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monitor, analyse, and report about EU legislative and regulatory developments affecting the EU automotive industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct research on specific policy areas with a view of assisting the team\u2019s public affairs efforts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the team on the creation and delivery of compelling advocacy campaigns translating complex topics into accessible messages tailored to policymakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building a network of institutional contacts for advocacy purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-profile\">Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master\u2019s degree in law, political science, or economics; specific EU law or politics studies are an asset; other relevant degrees will be considered as well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong interest in public affairs, the EU legislative processes, and the industrial transformation to climate neutrality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous experience (one year) in a similar role in a government, think tank, consultancy, trade association, or NGO at the national, EU, or international level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy communication mindset: a strong political acumen and the ability to transform complex policy topics into compelling narratives for non-experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent research, analytical, communication, and writing skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficiency in English is a must; additional languages are a plus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-we-offer\">What we offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hands-on experience in a dynamic and influential industry association, representing one of EU\u2019s most important industries during its historic transformation towards zero-emission mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to European policymaking processes and advocacy initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the automotive and policy spheres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-type-of-contract\">Type of contract<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>six-month contract with the possibility of extension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attractive remuneration package<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter to Mr Massimiliano Vascotto at <a href=\"mailto:publicaffairs@acea.auto\">publicaffairs@acea.auto<\/a> by Friday 8 August 2025 (23:59 CET). &nbsp;Please specify &#8220;2025 PA Officer Application&#8221; in the subject line. 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