PR & Comms Officer

Greenpeace is a global, nonviolent environmental organization that is independent of political and corporate interests. Greenpeace Romania is part of a regional network in Central and Eastern Europe. A total of nine countries work closely together and employ approximately 250 staff members.

To support our Communications & Engagement department at our office in Bucharest, we are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated:

PR & Comms Officer(40h/week, fixed-term employment contract, hybrid)

The PR & Comms Officer will support the Comms & Engagement team in the development and execution of strategic communication initiatives to support Greenpeace Romania’s campaigns.

Mainstreaming Greenpeace’s key messages around energy transition, renewables, energy efficiency and energy communities as real alternatives in the face of the many crises we are facing (energy, climate, biodiversity, social, economic etc.) as well as forest campaign initiatives. The role also involves supporting the preparation and launching of campaigns through PR, the use of mass engagement tools and other communication tools as part of the Communications & Engagement team.

Main Responsibilities

1. PR & Comms

   1. Works closely with the Head of Comms and Digital Specialist to define plans, agree tactics, timelines and responsibilities, ensuring alignment with campaign needs and goals.

   2. Takes the lead on the approach, planning and deployment of media engagement activities such as pitching, press releases, media briefings, and interviews to secure high-impact coverage.

   3. Coordinates proactive and reactive media responses, ensuring timely, accurate and campaign-aligned communications.

   4. Develops compelling narratives and PR materials (e.g. blogs, op-eds, reports) that translate campaign goals into accessible, engaging content for diverse audiences.

   5. Monitors, tracks and reports on media engagement outputs and results.

2. Engagement & Storytelling Strategies 

   1. Develops in coordination with campaign team engagement & storytelling strategies, including protocols and standards for output by providing timely input and feedback based on own domain of expertise and experience. 

3. Communications Coordination 

   1. Develops the internal media channels strategy in full collaboration with the campaign team and the Head of Comms and Engagement. 

   2. Ensures that the strategy is delivered and meets its objectives. 

4. Relationship building and networking 

   1. Upholds relationships with key media influencers, including news media and bloggers, as well as internal stakeholders in the Regional Office. 

   2. Attends meetings and conferences where networking opportunities exist and maximize these for the benefit of the organization. 

Competency Profile

The PR & Comms Officer at Greenpeace Romania must have a hybrid skillset combining traditional public relations expertise with modern communications strategic thinking. They should have solid expertise in PR & Comms and media relations, with advocacy knowledge considered a plus. 

This role is afixed-term contract role starting in January 2027 for 3 months, with the possibility of extension, with aGROSS salary range between10586RON/monthand11800RON/month based on Greenpeace’s internal grading system for experience and seniority. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Environmental Studies; a Master’s degree is a strong plus.

• Certification or training in media relations, strategic communication, or environmental advocacy preferred.

• A record of leading successful PR campaigns and implementing communication strategies that yield measurable outcomes

  Skills

• Good time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

• Strong media relations and PR skills, including pitching, press releases, media briefings, and securing coverage

• Ability to plan and execute communications strategies, aligning tactics with campaign goals and timelines

• Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing blogs, op-eds, reports, and press materials

• Proven ability to translate complex campaign issues into clear, engaging narratives for diverse audiences

• Experience in proactive and reactive media handling, ensuring timely and accurate responses

• Strong attention to brand voice, tone, and visual consistency

• Commitment to the organisation’s mission and values.

A plus: 

• Understanding of advocacy processes and policy engagement at national and/or international levels

• Experience contributing to policy and advocacy materials (consultation responses, position papers, statements)

• Ability to synthesize policy information into clear communications outputs

  Experience

• At least 3-4 years experience in PR, press and/or digital engagement

• Familiarity with activism / campaigning organizations is a plus

How to apply

Send your resume toinfo.romania@greenpeace.org with the email subject: “PR&Comms Officer for Greenpeace”

📅 Application deadline: November 15, 2026