Content development manager

The position we are recruiting for is presently situated within the Communication (COM) unit, and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of the Communication unit. The jobholder will be responsible for translating complex scientific information into accessible and engaging content in English for a range of audiences and platforms. The jobholder’s work will help amplify the visibility and impact of our agency through thoughtful content creation and adaptation.

Temporary agent (M/F) AD 6.

https://www.euda.europa.eu/about/jobs_en#open-vacancies

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:

Science communication

• Translate technical and scientific findings into clear, compelling content tailored to our audiences.
• Collaborate with in-house subject matter experts and cross-unit teams to distil key messages from scientific outputs, findings and research.
• Develop a range of science-based content, using storytelling and other techniques, for formats such as reports, summaries, feature stories, blogs and digital campaign materials.

Content development and repurposing.

• Create original content aligned with organisational priorities and brand voice.
• Adapt and repurpose existing content for multiple channels and formats (e.g. transform a technical report into a blog series, social media snippets, or a policy brief).
• Collaborate with content providers across units to shape cohesive communication outputs.
• Ensure website content is current, relevant and consistent with the agency’s tone and style.
• Propose and develop new content for the website, aligned with emerging topics and needs.

Editorial oversight

• Ensure scientific accuracy and consistency with organisational messaging.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the communications team to create and deliver key outputs and reports.
• Edit and proofread content for clarity, accuracy, consistency and grammar.
• Coordinate and manage work with external content providers.

Strategic communications

• Support the implementation of the EUDA communication strategy and related action plans.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance awareness and engagement.
• Contribute to targeted outputs with a strategic, audience-focused approach.
• Help counter mis-/disinformation and respond with scientifically correct narratives.

Essential selection requirements:

1. A completed university degree in communications, science journalism, science communication, journalism, or a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
2. At least three years of proven professional experience in content creation, communications, writing or editorial roles, with a strong focus on science communication and digital formats.
3. Proven experience of creating original, high-quality written content in English that aligns with organisational priorities, brand voice and audience needs. Please submit 2 samples of maximum 3 pages each of recent (within the last 5 years) science communication or content repurposing work in English, indicating clearly your individual contribution to the samples provided, by email in Word or PDF format to: AD [dot] 2025 [dot] 03euda [dot] europa [dot] eu (AD[dot]2025[dot]03[at]euda[dot]europa[dot]eu). Only samples submitted before the deadline for applications will be accepted. Candidates who do not submit samples, will be excluded from the selection process.
4. Proven expertise in repurposing and optimising content across various formats and communication channels.
5. Strong experience in editing and proofreading content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.