Online Communication Consultant

Sword Technologies is seeking a Proficient Online Communication Consultant to support the social media team of the European Commission in promoting EU programmes and policies. As part of a high-impact digital communication unit, you will help design, implement, and evaluate multi-channel digital strategies that enhance the visibility of key European initiatives in the fields of education, culture, youth, and research.

Your Role

You will be integrated into the European Commission’s communication team and collaborate closely with policy units, campaign strategists, and digital content creators. Your key tasks include:

• Providing strategic advice on digital communication actions and campaigns;

• Recommending and evaluating the use of new trends, tools, and methodologies in digital engagement;

• Supporting the execution of social media campaigns and broader digital communication initiatives;

• Proposing key performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring performance, and drafting analysis reports;

• Conducting stakeholder analyses and SWOT assessments for communication strategies;

• Writing and presenting insights based on social media trends;

• Designing, managing, and (where possible) producing audio-visual materials;

• Participating in internal meetings and working groups;

• Ensuring alignment with the European Commission’s policy priorities and political context.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for a medior-level consultant with strong experience in digital communication, particularly within a complex institutional or policy-driven environment. You should demonstrate:

• Proven expertise in managing digital campaigns, social media channels, and communication strategy;

• Strong analytical skills for performance monitoring and reporting;

• Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to manage multimedia content creation (video, infographics, etc.);

• Knowledge of EU institutions and current EU policy topics is a strong asset.

Offer

• Exposure to high-level EU communication projects

• Collaborative environment with institutional impact