Position description
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Public Affairs Officer to join its ambitious team in Brussels.
The Public Affairs Officer will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience advocating for the EU automotive industry while contributing to impactful policy development and legislative processes at European level. The Public Affairs Officer will focus on the following:
- Monitor, analyse, and report about EU legislative and regulatory developments affecting the EU automotive industry;
- Conduct research on specific policy areas with a view of assisting the team’s public affairs efforts;
- Work with the team on the creation and delivery of compelling advocacy campaigns translating complex topics into accessible messages tailored to policymakers;
- Building a network of institutional contacts for advocacy purposes.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in law, political science, or economics; specific EU law or politics studies are an asset; other relevant degrees will be considered as well;
- Strong interest in public affairs, the EU legislative processes, and the industrial transformation to climate neutrality;
- Previous experience (one year) in a similar role in a government, think tank, consultancy, trade association, or NGO at the national, EU, or international level;
- Policy communication mindset: a strong political acumen and the ability to transform complex policy topics into compelling narratives for non-experts;
- Excellent research, analytical, communication, and writing skills;
- Proficiency in English is a must; additional languages are a plus.
What we offer
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic and influential industry association, representing one of EU’s most important industries during its historic transformation towards zero-emission mobility;
- Exposure to European policymaking processes and advocacy initiatives;
- Networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the automotive and policy spheres.
Type of contract
- Six-month contract with the possibility of extension;
- Attractive remuneration package.
Application instructions
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter to Mr Massimiliano Vascotto by Friday 8 August 2025 (23:59 CET). Please specify “2025 PA Officer Application” in the subject line. We will only contact shortlisted candidates on a rolling basis, most probably in the second half of August.
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