Communications Officer, Europe

Location: Greater London

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January 26, 2026 (4 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-0003769

Communications Officer, Europe. London. Posting Date: 01/15/2026. Deadline: 01/25/2026
** Role

Title:

** Communications Officer, Europe
** Contract Type:
** Permanent
* * Reporting To:
** Associate Director, Communications
** Program/Department/Unit Name:
** Communications
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* Location:

** London
* * Team Name:
** Executive and Geographic Communications
** Team description
** The Communications team plays a central role in the work of the Open Society Foundations by coordinating and strengthening the public presence of the global network and by helping to advance relevant issues.
** Role Purpose
** The department employs media outreach, digital, social media, publications, and internal communications to assist dozens of Open Society foundations and programs in their communications efforts.
** Key responsibilities
*** Develops and disseminates an overall communications strategy for Open Society as well as contributes to program/unit strategies and key messages for advancing our work in priority areas
* Identifies possible communications and media risks and develops strategies to mitigate them; handles communications crises
* Identifies public communications opportunities for Open Society, both short-term with reactions to the news cycle and long-term around key advocacy moments
* Identifies and positions key Open Society Foundations messages, people, and grantees in print, online, broadcast, radio and other media
* Drafts and edits Op-Eds, letters-to-the-editor, and press releases
* Organizes media events and background discussions with domestic and international journalists
* Manages the production and deployment of digital (including social media) and print content, including coordination with external creative and PR partners
* Co-develops and conducts Communications trainings for program staff, leadership, and grantees
* Contributes support as needed to portfolios handled by other colleagues from the global Communications team
** The ideal candidate
**** Essential criteria**:
* Substantial relevant communications experience including, but not limited to, journalism OR experience as a communications professional in the not-for-profit or private sector
* Strong network of media contacts
* Expertise and experience working on human rights and international justice issues
** Functional

Competencies:

*** In-depth media knowledge of open society issues
* Established relationships with journalists, editors, producers and creative partners
* Proven skills in the development of communications strategies in regional and/or international contexts
* Excellent skills in writing for and pitching to media
* Demonstrable social media and digital campaign and management expertise
* Ability to provide strategic guidance around communications opportunities (media interviews, public events, campaigns) for senior officials and others
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* Languages:

** An excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of French or Spanish desirable.
** What we offer
*** Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.
* Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:
* Generous time off and flexible work arrangements.
* Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).
* Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.
* Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.
* A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.
** Description of the organization
** Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grant-making…