Spokesperson

Here's what you'll be doing with us

In this role, you will work alongside two fellow spokespersons to represent the NPO in public communications and issue management regarding media policy, governance, regulation, and the NPO’s content channels. You will serve as a strong point of contact for our Board of Directors and senior management, and you understand better than anyone how to operate with confidence and stability in a dynamic environment. You represent the NPO externally and ensure that our story is told consistently and effectively. You oversee all relevant reputation issues and respond proactively with sound advice and clear communication messages. In doing so, you operate based on a strategic corporate communication plan, which you develop and update yourself. Check out the job videohere. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Developing, implementing, and updating a strategic corporate communications plan;
• serving as the point of contact for the press regarding policy, governance, and regulations;
• maintaining good relationships with journalists and other stakeholders;
• responding to current events and proactively positioning the NPO in the public debate;
• advising and supporting board members and executives on their communications, press relations, and public appearances;
• the timely identification of potential reputation issues and the corresponding response;
• writing press releases, statements, and other strategic texts, including speeches and forewords from the board of directors.

You'll recognize yourself in this

You are a spokesperson with a passion for media and strong analytical skills. You have excellent communication skills and know how to convey our message persuasively. You are constantly on the ball, working to position the NPO in the best possible light and highlight our social relevance.

In addition, you recognize yourself in the following qualities:

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the media or public sector;
• demonstrable experience in developing and implementing strategic communication plans;
• a reliable partner who exudes confidence and stability;
• excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written;
• a keen sense of political and social dynamics;
• No 9-to-5 mentality.

Public Relations & Marketing Department 

As a spokesperson, you will be working in the NPO’s Corporate Communications team, a close-knit and friendly group of experienced professionals specializing in public relations, internal communications, event production, and stakeholder management. Corporate Communications is part of the Audience & Marketing division, which also includes the Marketing, Continuity & Promotion, and Audience Research teams. 

Terms of Employment

• Everyone is welcome. Even if, for example, you have a disability and accommodations are needed;
• At the NPO, we have a hybrid work model and offer flexible working hours;
• You will receive a fixed year-end bonus equal to 6% of your annual salary;
• You will receive 200 vacation hours (based on a 36-hour workweek);
• We have an NPO Academy to help you further your professional development.

The spokesperson position is a full-time role (36 hours per week). You will receive a one-year contract, and the salary ranges from €4,354 to €7,047 gross per month based on a 36-hour workweek. We determine pay based on education, experience, and equal pay for all genders.

Interested?

If you’d like to learn more about the spokesperson role, please contactMichiel Hendrikx,Manager of Corporate Communications, at 06 31 74 92 27. You can alsotextor callLaura Göysu, recruiter, at 06 23 90 91 90. If you have no questions and are enthusiastic about the position, please send your resume and cover letter (attn: Michiel Hendrikx).

When will you receive a response?

You can apply until Sunday, October 6, 2024.

October 8, 2024: Job application feedback

October 8, 2024: Invitation to complete the personality questionnaire (please complete it on the same day!)

October 10, 2024: First job interviews (morning)

October 11, 2024: Feedback on the first job interviews

October 16, 2024: Second job interviews (morning)

October 16, 2024: Feedback on the second round of interviews

October 17, 2024: Introduction to the Board of Directors

October 25, 2024: Selection Assessment

October 28, 2024: final decision

October 29, 2024: Offer of employment terms (by phone and email)

Open to everyone

The NPO has a public mission: to serve the interests of every individual and society as a whole. The needs of our audience—with all its diverse backgrounds and perspectives—are our guiding principle. We want this to be reflected in our organization’s workforce. We believe in an inclusive organization that harnesses the power of diversity to achieve even better results. Because it is precisely because we differ from one another that we can arrive at new insights and better solutions. We therefore welcome candidates who, through their background and experience, wish to contribute to this. When candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to the candidate who strengthens diversity within the NPO in this way.