Introduction

Are you able to see the big picture and translate relevant technological and societal developments into actions? We are looking for you!  

You want to become a part of global collaboration, where creativity, diversity and a dynamic work environment are celebrated. You’re encouraged to bring your best ideas and act on them. You have the freedom, trust and support in your field to experiment and solve complex challenges. 

The role of Corporate Communications Specialist is an existing position. As a member of ASML’s Corporate Communications Department, you will report to the Head of Communications Europe and will work closely with colleagues at ASML headquarters and throughout the world. 

You will play an important role in supporting ASML’s growth in the fast-moving High-Tech industry, a dynamic sector influenced by technological and societal changes. You will be expected to develop and provide support on communications initiatives related to ASML’s activities in the Netherlands and other European countries.  You will engage with colleagues across Europe on topics and projects that may affect ASML business priorities, and provide strategic communications support to key stakeholders within ASML. Furthermore you will support the Head of Communications Europe to develop and execute the company’s Corporate Communications strategy in the region, and to build and maintain relationships and provide support to other departments within ASML at various levels. 

Role and responsibilities

You are responsible for informing, engaging and connecting internal and external stakeholders on our communications goals and strategy and to help colleagues to reach key audiences with effective messaging. You’ll be involved in designing, developing and coordinating the execution of ASML’s Corporate Communications strategy, with a particular focus on The Netherlands and Europe. 

This position requires you to 

• Execute complex initiatives and projects in cooperation with multiple stakeholders and demonstrates capability to analyze and break up complex problems into tasks and responsibilities that can be, and are, delegated and executed 

• Support key ASML executives with strategic context and communications materials 

• Show appetite and capability to independently identify communication risks and opportunities, and initiate and execute actions. 

• Work collaboratively within Communications and with other departments (e.g. HR, Customer teams, Sourcing, Legal) to ensure strategic alignment and well-informed decision-making. 

Education and experience

• Bachelor in Communication or Journalism preferred 

• Business fluency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in Dutch, German and/or French would be a plus. 

• At least eight years of relevant communications professional experience 

• Experience in an international environment would be required 

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of tools and working methods in corporate communications, including PR, are essential 

• Strong stakeholder management experience - working with executive levels in an international environment – and the ability to influence and network. 

• Proven ability to build and nurture a value adding stakeholder environment internally and externally. 

• Proven experience interacting with communications agencies and proven exposure to media relations 

• Ability to translate highly complex issues and strategies into clear communication goals and activity plans 

• Experience in working consultatively with tact and diplomacy and being persuasive in demanding situations. 

• Proven track record to consult on and execute relevant communications strategies across different regions and cultures. 

Skills 

• Excellent writing and communication skills  

• Ambitious with a can do mentality - takes ownership 

• Resilient, proactive, driven, self-propelling 

• Creative problem solver, out of the box thinker 

• Relationship builder, collaborative team player 

• Entrepreneurial, commercially astute 

• Aware of cross-cultural differences with a well-calibrated political antenna 

• Sets targets and priorities effectively and efficiently

• Enjoys working in an open, transparent, informal, dynamic and hard-working environment 

Other information 

This vacancy is full-time. 

Please apply with your CV and cover letter detailing your interest in this position. 

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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