Deputy CEO & Partnership Director
“Democracy is not guaranteed, healthy media is key to sustain it.”
→ Will you act with us, behind these words?
Europe’s Médialab is a “Think-And-Do Tank” for a healthy media sector in Europe, also ‘reconnu d’utilité publique. The MédiaLab – initially Fondation Euractiv – has the same founder as the media Euractiv (which has been sold to Mediahuis in 2023).
THINK:
- Advocates for EU policies promoting media independence, sustainability and pluralism in Europe (see these OpEds, co-signed by its Founder, with other stakeholders)
- A recent one: advocating for a Democracy Commissioner (which is… under way!)
DO:
- Train and exchange for media innovation: Stars4Media EU project (see current winners) + latest Stars4Media Day with 2 EU VP’s March and September 2024
- Maison du MédiaLab: about tripling the Brussels correspondents from Eastern Europe
Deputy CEO and Partnership Director, with potential for even more. The Founder takes executive leadership, but wishes to delegate more and eventually handover next responsibilities except gouvernance, strategy and part of external representation.
- Develop high-level contacts and transform into consortium partners, donors, sponsors
- Represent Mé
- diaLab in Stars4Media consortium meetings and innovation programmes discussions
- Assist in the development of new projects, based on the Stars4Media brand and the track record of MédiaLab,
- Supervise MédiaLab’s own communication, notably leveraging Maison du MédiaLab: a unique programme to triple Eastern European correspondents in Brussels.
- In time, take on increased management responsibilities.
Main tasks include:
- Discuss the strategy, as part of top management, with the Board
- Initiate & follow-up high-level contacts and networking
- Collaborate closely with management, following detailed guidance
- Developing customised proposals for potential donors and partners
- Keep track of ongoing projects with key stakeholders, including donors & clients
- Coach team members on effective time and resource management
Profile:
- 10 years experience in project management, associations, or fund-raising or Media
- Proven engagement in line with MédiaLab’s values and media ethics
- Knowledge of the media sector, preferably with prior journalism experience, and/or EU policy in Brussels, ideally with NGO leadership experience.
- Excellent organisational skills, pro-active communicator, diplomatic approach
- Proficient in Google Suite, MS Office, and social media for communications and project management
- Perfectly fluent in English (oral & written), good French, and preferably a Slavic language
- Open to working as independent contractor (this is a long-term, nearly full-time activity, with scope for side activities)
- Indispensable: Brussels location already for several years
To apply or get additional information, please send a CV and a motivation letter in PDF format to Thierry Leroy (General Secretary – secgen@europemedialab.eu) with Christophe Leclercq (Founder – fondateur@europemedialab.eu) and David Mekkaoui (Managing Director – managingdirector@europemedialab.eu) in copy. Include “Director” and your name in the email subject line. You can reach Christophe directly at +32 2 497 46 89 38 for any further questions.
Possible starting date: Mid-December 2024 or January 2025
Deadline for applications: 26 November 2024
