Job description

About You

You are a political operator with 5-8 years' experience of EU politics and policy. You have a good understanding of the EU's digital policies and demonstrated affinity with the tech accountability agenda. You are well versed in the nature of and debates surrounding social media. You have a strong political network in Brussels and in at least one key member state. You enjoy meeting new people and making connections, working autonomously and as part of a small team. You are fully proficient in English as well as in German and/or French;  other languages are a major asset. You are a fluent writer, a skilled campaigner and an accomplished policy advocate. 

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel regularly within the EU.

• Commitment to Reset Tech’s mission.

• High standards of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Your profile

Functional Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 5-8 years' professional experience in EU politics and policy, preferably acquired as an official or EU parliamentary aide.

• A Master’s degree in EU affairs, law, public policy, economics, or political science, or equivalent acquired through experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of EU legislative processes and institutional dynamics.

• Thorough understanding of the EU's digital policies and the challenges facing them.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong political skills and the ability to communicate effectively with policymakers.

• Excellent analytical and writing skills; confident communicator with the ability to translate complex policy topics into clear, research-driven messages.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.

• Full professional proficiency in English and either German or French is required;  additional EU languages are a major asset.

Why us?

What we offer

• Competitive salary and ancillary benefits.

• Hybrid working from Brussels.

• The opportunity to work on one of the most pressing issues of our time.

• Impactful work with a mission-driven team.

Timeline and Contact

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Position responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Political and Stakeholder Outreach

• Build and maintain relationships with EU political parties, national political parties, and policymakers, with a focus on at least one major member state.

• Identify political, policy and societal trends across the EU relevant to EU digital regulation and its enforcement.

• Help build and support engagement strategies and campaigns that encourage a strong and consistent approach to sovereign EU tech regulation.

• Coordinate with civil society partners, think tanks, experts, and industry actors.

• Support the organization of events, workshops and high-level discussions.

EU Institutional Engagement

• Establish and maintain relationships with key officials and aides within the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission.

• Identify and track key political and policy developments related to digital markets, digital services and platform accountability.

• Prepare briefings and policy analyses for EU policymakers.

• Represent Reset Tech in meetings, hearings, and events.

• Support members of the global Reset Tech team in their engagement with the EU institutions.