We’re expanding the European Pirates Communications Team and are looking for experienced volunteers to help shape our communications across Europe.
Whether you’re an experienced communications professional, journalist, campaigner, or digital strategist, these roles offer the opportunity to contribute to a pan-European political movement. Working alongside volunteers from across Europe, you’ll help communicate our ideas, engage with citizens and the media, and support campaigns that advance our vision for a freer and more open Europe.
Apply if you’re passionate about European politics, digital rights, and effective public communication.
Would like to contribute your skills to an international volunteer team? We’d love to hear from you!
We are currently seeking volunteers for the following positions:
Communications Team Lead
Lead the strategic direction of the European Pirates’ communications. Coordinate the Communications Team, set priorities, allocate responsibilities, and ensure that our communications support the organisation’s political objectives. Work closely with the Secretary General and other Team Leads to develop long-term communications strategies and foster a collaborative, high-performing volunteer team.
Editorial Coordinator
Lead the editorial planning and quality of the European Pirates’ communications. Coordinate the production of articles, press releases, opinion pieces, and other written content, ensuring a consistent voice, high editorial standards, and clear messaging across all publications. Work closely with writers, editors, and the wider Communications Team to plan content and maintain our editorial calendar.
Press & Media Coordinator
Lead the European Pirates’ media relations and press outreach. Build and maintain relationships with journalists, coordinate press enquiries, draft press releases, and support spokespersons before and during media engagements. Help ensure timely, accurate, and effective communication during campaigns, political developments, and major events.
Digital Communications Coordinator
Lead the development of the European Pirates’ digital communications across social media, websites, newsletters, and other online platforms. Coordinate digital campaigns, monitor performance through analytics, and identify opportunities to expand our reach and engagement. Work closely with content creators and campaign organisers to deliver coherent messaging across all digital channels.
Advocacy Communications Coordinator
Lead the development of public messaging around the European Pirates’ policy work. Translate complex policy positions into accessible and engaging communications, working closely with the Policy Team to support advocacy campaigns and public engagement. Help ensure that our political priorities are communicated clearly to citizens, stakeholders, and decision-makers across Europe.
Campaigns Coordinator
Lead the planning and delivery of communications campaigns that advance the European Pirates’ political priorities. Coordinate campaign timelines, messaging, volunteers, and activities across media, digital communications, advocacy, and events. Work with the wider Communications Team to ensure campaigns are strategically planned, consistently branded, and effectively executed.
Across these roles, you will:
- Shape the public voice of a European political movement
- Collaborate with an international team of volunteers
- Work on press releases, campaigns, digital content, and advocacy messaging
- Help build transparent, accessible communications for citizens across Europe
- Contribute to a mission‑driven organisation focused on digital rights and democracy
What we’re looking for:
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in media, digital content, advocacy, or campaign work
- Ability to collaborate in a distributed team
- Commitment to transparency, civil liberties, and an open digital society
- Ability to contribute approximately 4–5 hours per week as a volunteer
What we offer:
- A meaningful role in shaping European‑level political communication
- A supportive, international team
- Opportunities to grow into leadership roles
- Flexible volunteer engagement
- Real impact on digital rights, democracy, and EU‑level advocacy
How to apply?
Email us at recruitment@europeanpirates.eu with in the subject line “Application – Communications Team”.
Please include: a short introduction; the role(s) you’re interested in; and your CV, LinkedIn profile, portfolio, or any other information that helps us understand your experience.
You can also explore our other volunteer opportunities and learn more about getting involved:
https://europeanpirates.eu/career
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and all parts of Europe. Diversity of experience and perspective makes our movement stronger.
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