Press Relations Officer

The Paris Peace Forum was launched in 2018 with a simple observation: a peaceful world will only be possible through cooperation. Our goal is clear: to reinvent diplomacy in a changing world. The Forum is a platform for developing, shaping, and sharing multi-stakeholder responses for global peace and sustainable prosperity. By bringing together key decision-makers and encouraging collaboration between governments, international organizations, businesses, and civil society, we ensure that diplomacy is not only discussed but reinvented to meet the demands of a changing world.

The team of the association’s Permanent Secretariat, composed of diverse and multi-skilled profiles (diplomacy, public policy, communications, programming, operations, protocol, etc.), is currently seeking a colleague to fill the position of Press Relations Officer (Apprenticeship).

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

She/He will be responsible for the following tasks:

 

Media relations support :

  • Participating in managing and maintaining media relations;
  • Supporting our international media awareness strategy;
  • Managing and updating our media databases (using our database tools);
  • Active press/media monitoring (mentions of the Forum as well as our policy themes: environment, climate, human development, emerging technologies)
  • Drafting and layout of the Forum’s newsletters using MailJet and Canva ;
  • Coordinating media participation in the annual event, with the communications director and communications manager: identifying targets to invite, follow-ups, managing the participation tracker, managing media flows and requests on site;
  • Drafting and distribution of press releases and press kits (publication on the website, sending to media via our mailing tool);
  • Participation in the organization of press breakfasts and other events throughout the year;
  • Analysis of post-event media coverage and press coverage;
  • Analysis of the performance and impact of various activities.

 

General support for the communications team (occasional tasks):

  • Active participation in the Forum’s broader strategic communication (brainstorming sessions)
  • Writing meeting minutes and reports
  • Creation of various communication materials (outside the main busy event periods): visuals, videos, written publications;
  • Management of the main contact inbox.

 

PROFILE

 

  • Education: current student in a communication or journalism program (or student in political science, social sciences, international relations or related disciplines with a focus on, or experience in, communications), Master’s level (Bac +4/5 – Master 1/2).

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALITIES

 

Required skills & qualifications :

  • We are looking for a versatile individual who is curious, creative, and proactive.
  • Knowledge of international media players and first experience in communications and/or press relations.
  • Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken (C2 level or equivalent required);
  • Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office) and digital tools;
  • Ability to provide writing samples or other examples of work upon request;
  • Knowledge of, and interest in, international relations.
  • Proficiency in the fundamentals of digital communication and social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube);

 

Additional valuable qualifications :

  • Interest in event management and event communication;
  • Proficiency in Canva;
  • Experience with an online content management system (WordPress preferred);
  • Knowledge of video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred);
  • In addition to French and English, the two official languages of the Paris Peace Forum, proficiency in any other language would be an asset.
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CONDITIONS 

 

  • Apprenticeship contract starting September 2025. Preferred schedule: 4 days work/1 day classes (with occasional weeks of classes) or 3 weeks work/1 week classes.
  • Salary based on apprenticeship scale (between 950 and 1100 euros net per month). Meal vouchers and reimbursement of 50% of transportation costs also covered, in accordance with current legislation.
  • The Permanent Secretariat of the Paris Peace Forum is located in Paris (15th arrondissement).
  • The Paris Peace Forum team is multicultural and friendly.
  • Through its recruitment policy, the Forum is committed to diversity while evaluating applications fairly, respecting and promoting equal opportunities. We welcome all differences and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.
  • The Paris Peace Forum is committed to preventing discrimination and promoting equal opportunities. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

 

Interested candidates are invited to send a CV and cover letter by June 15, 2025, to job-com@parispeaceforum.lademo.be, indicating “Apprenticeship: Press Relations Officer” in the subject line of the email.

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