Club de Madrid is the world's largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers, a non-partisan international non-profit organisation that works to strengthen inclusive democratic practice and improve the well-being of people around the world. The Strategic Communications and Campaigns (SCC) Officer will lead the design and implementation of Club de Madrid's strategic communications and campaigns strategy to strengthen the organization's visibility, influence, engagement and impact with key audiences, working under the supervision of the Director of Outreach and Development.
Key responsibilities:
- Strategic communications planning: develop and implement the 360º communications strategy and annual communications plan; coordinate internal and external communications across programmes, events and initiatives; draft institutional statements and the Annual Reports.
- Earned and own media: build relationships with journalists and media outlets (prioritising tier 1); lead media outreach including press releases, op-eds, interviews and briefings; supervise the website and social media presence; develop social media strategies.
- Programmatic support: design communication and advocacy strategies for projects in collaboration with programme teams; produce reports, briefs, invitations and digital assets.
- Institutional branding and visibility: ensure consistent visual identity and messaging; oversee newsletters and multimedia resources; contribute to fundraising communications and donor visibility.
- Identify and supervise communications suppliers.
Requirements:
- At least 6 years of experience in social and political communication, with awareness of international affairs and media, and experience designing and implementing campaigns and some crisis communications.
- University degree, preferably with postgraduate studies.
- Native English or Spanish with advanced knowledge of the other; other UN languages a plus.
- Established relations with media reporters and news/opinion editors.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work under pressure; availability to travel.
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite (especially InDesign), Canva, WordPress, mailing platforms and generative AI tools.
Location: Madrid (applicants must hold EU citizenship or a valid work permit within the EU). Indefinite full-time contract with trial period. Gross annual salary 37,500€ - 38,500€.
Deadline for submission October 25, 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your CV and a cover letter stating why you are fit for the position through the website www.clubmadrid.org/club-de-madrid/career/ by October 25, 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
https://www.clubmadrid.org/club-de-madrid/career/