Director Marketing & Communications

EIT Culture & Creativity is looking for a Director Marketing & Communications. This is a senior leadership role with direct impact on how EIT Culture & Creativity is perceived by industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and the wider innovation ecosystem.

You will lead the organisation's strategic positioning, brand development, and ecosystem engagement across Europe, shaping narratives around European creative competitiveness, AI and digital sovereignty in cultural and creative sectors, and innovation in the creative economy.

• Define and execute EIT Culture & Creativity's overarching marketing and communications strategy
• Position EIT Culture & Creativity as Europe's leading innovation community for the Cultural and Creative Sectors
• Translate complex policy, innovation, and investment activities into clear narratives
• Lead high-level communication around flagship initiatives (AI, NEB, Business Creation)
• Shape messaging for key events (e.g. Innovation Forum, EU-level engagements)
• Ensure alignment with EIT communication priorities while maintaining a distinct identity
• Oversee multi-channel communication (digital, media, stakeholder communications)
• Drive high-quality thought leadership (reports, policy positioning, industry insights)
• Ensure consistency across HQ and regional hubs
• Build and lead a high-performing, pan-European MarCom function
• Manage external agencies and internal teams
• Work closely with the CEO, Director Partnerships, and Programme Directors

• Extensive experience in marketing, communications, or brand leadership
• Experience in top-tier organisations (industry, consulting, agency, or scale-ups)
• Proven ability to position complex organisations at European or global level
• Strong exposure to innovation, tech, media, or creative industries
• Strategic storytelling and narrative building
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to operate at the intersection of policy, industry, and innovation
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities

For more information and the application form, please click the link below.