AmCham Hungary

Do you enjoy crafting creative and engaging content, building a strong presence across channels, and working closely with top decision-makers? We are looking for you!

ABOUT US:
The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (AmCham Hungary) is one of the country’s most influential and trusted business organizations. Since 1989, we’ve been the voice of local and international businesses, representing our 300+ member companies’ interests to make Hungary a more competitive and sustainable player in the region and on the global stage.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
We’re looking for a creative, social, and proactive Communications Specialist to join our team in Budapest.
As our Communications Specialist, you’ll:
➡️ Shape our voice across print, online, and social media platforms
➡️ Create compelling content and coordinate editorial projects
➡️ Support the design and communication of professional and social events
➡️ Work closely with a small, strong, and supportive team that values creativity and strategic thinking
The Communications Specialist reports directly to the CEO and mainly works together with the Events Manager and the Policy Team.

Key tasks include the following:
➡️ Publication: Annual Report, policy papers, one-pagers
➡️ Newsletters: Weekly e-newsletter, event invitations, quarterly advocacy newsletters
➡️ Website: Manage and update content
➡️ Social Media: Plan, schedule, and create content for mainly LinkedIn and occasionally for Facebook
➡️ Events: Prepare presentations and speeches, and coordinate the graphic designer, photo- and videographers, and technical ex*****on of major conferences, create visual and communications content for smaller events
➡️ Press: Manage occasional interviews, write press releases, coordinate the press at events

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH:
✅ 2+ years of experience in communications (agency, NGO, or media experience is a plus)
✅ Excellent writing skills
✅ Native/full professional proficient in both written and spoken Hungarian and English (both of them are working languages; proficiency exam preferred)
✅ Confident user of MS Office and social media platforms (LinkedIn & Facebook)
✅ Experience in Canva & Mailchimp and online content creation is a plus
✅ A true team player with a proactive mindset

WHAT WE OFFER:
✅ Competitive salary + optional annual bonus
✅ Cafeteria benefits
✅ Hybrid work: 2 home office days/week on average
✅ Private medical insurance
✅ Exposure to top-level decision makers
✅ Professional growth in one of Hungary’s most influential international chambers
✅ Participation in high-level events

Work schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)

READY TO JOIN US?
Send your CV and a short cover letter in English to [email protected]
Deadline: January 18, 2026
Reference: “Communications Specialist”

Learn more about us: https://lnkd.in/dfeUvvNh

Happy holidays to all our Members, Partners, and Friends! ✨
May the season bring you tranquility and joy, and the new year bring happiness and prosperity.

Following the Board elections at our Annual General Assembly, we are pleased to introduce our 2026 Board.
🔹AmCham Hungary President: Ákos Janza
🔹First Vice President: Veronika Špaňárová
🔹Second Vice President: László Kónya
🔹Secretary Treasurer: Ákos Burján, LL.M.
Board Members-at-Large
🔹 Edit Bencsik
🔹 Etelka Dobi
🔹 Gabriella Fodor
🔹 dr. Attila Kövesdy
🔹 Dániel Mayer
🔹 Mónika Pais
🔹 Krisztina Ujhelyi
🔹 Ex-officio Member: Neil Pickett, U.S. Embassy
Supervisory Board
🔹 Michael Carlson
🔹 Judit Budai

We look forward to the joint work as we continue shaping AmCham’s strategic direction in the year ahead.

Click for more details about the Assembly: https://www.amcham.hu/media/amcham-news/solid-foundations-and-next-years-plans-highlights-amcham-hungarys-general

AmCham Hungary and the Budapest Marriott Hotel are excited to welcome you back to the much-awaited Thanksgiving Dinner on November 21!

The event will feature:
🔹 Charity Raffle and Silent Auction
🔹 Thanksgiving-themed decoration
🔹 Cocktail bar courtesy of Diageo
🔹 Photo booth
🔹 Kids’ corner
🔹and even a visit from Santa Claus!

📅 Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
🕖 Time: 6:00 PM (arrival form 5.15 PM)
📍 Location: Budapest Marriott Hotel

Join us for a festive evening of tradition, community, and giving back – all in support of children in need. 💛

For more information and to register, please visit our website:
https://www.amcham.hu/events/own-events/amcham-marriott-thanksgiving-charity-dinner-2025

Some snapshots from AmCham Hungary's Independence Day Family Party🎉🇺🇸

On July 6, we celebrated U.S. Independence Day with our members at a fun, family-friendly afternoon at Öbölház by Kopaszi Dam!
There was something for everyone; from a festive menu and classic Ford models to an interactive game with great prizes, chocolate tasting, cocktails, and a lively kids' corner.
Thank you for joining us and special thanks to Ford Magyarország and Diageo for their kind support of the event!

For more photos, visit the gallery: https://www.amcham.hu/events/gallery/independence-day-family-celebration-2025

📰🎉 AmCham in the news: We’re excited to see our President, Ákos Janza featured in the latest issue of the BBJ - Budapest Business Journal!
He shares his thoughts on leading AmCham, how the Chamber can be a key partner in tackling current challenges and building a more competitive environment, and why digitalisation and AI are key to unlocking Hungary’s economic potential.

🗂️Don’t miss this conversation, learn more about what’s driving AmCham’s agenda.⬇️

In his first interview with the BBJ since becoming president of AmCham Hungary late last year, Ákos Janza discusses what has surprised him, why the chamber matters, and his passionate belief in what AI and digitization can do for the country’s economy.

Elsewhere in our USA Country Focus, Miklós Sánta, partner and leader of international tax and transaction services at EY Hungary, ponders what the next step might be for the EU after the House of Representatives passed the draft One Big Beautiful Bill Act, U.S. President Donald Trump’s combative response to the Global Minimum Tax, amongst other things. We also report on a joint strategic healthcare event hosted by American multinational biopharma firm Bristol Myers Squibb and the U.S. Embassy in Budapest.

In our Business section, Tamás Vékási, country managing partner, EY Hungary and Csaba Horváth, partner at EY-Parthenon, discuss the latest EY Barometer Survey, which finds that Hungarian companies are focusing on stability while preparing for growth. Meanwhile, Dávid Németh, chief analyst at K&H Bank, presents its latest economic outlook, which suggests that Hungary will face another year of subdued economic growth before prospects might improve in 2026.

In the News section, we feature an in-depth interview with Romania’s Ambassador to Hungary, Gabriel Şopandă. As his term in office nears its conclusion, he sat down with the BBJ to discuss his time here and the state of bilateral relations between the neighboring countries. Meanwhile, our Macroscope column reflects on the pessimistic economic forecast published by the National Bank of Hungary, as its Monetary Council kept the base rate on hold at 6.5%, the ninth consecutive time the central bank has left the base rate unchanged.

In our Special Report, we discuss wine tourism in Hungary with Gábor Bánfalvi, co-founder of the Tasting Table, and his Spanish sommelier, Samuel Fernandez Colomo. Elsewhere, Jan Kropacek, the newly appointed country manager of Air France-KLM in Hungary, says he sees rising passenger numbers and a growing appetite for premium travel options as key opportunities in a market that balances price sensitivity with high expectations. The Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest’s veteran general manager, Stephan Interthal, has just completed a five-year, EUR 30 million renovation of all 350 rooms and suites, but future plans include a six-week renovation of the ÉS restaurant and kitchens, he tells us. Serkan Hüsünbeyi, general manager of the Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, discusses the changes he has made to its organizational culture, market trends, and his hopes for the future. Budapest-born luxury hotelier Attila AE Domby shares his delight at the reception the Kimpton BEM has received from travelers, his plans for this year and beyond, and his pride in making the property part of the story of this fabled city. Finally, Zsanett Oláh, managing director of National Heritage Protection and Development (NÖF) Nonprofit Kft., explains what awaits visitors at the extensively renovated Tisza Kastely in Geszt, close to the border with Romania.

In our Socialite section, we investigate the Hungarian fascination with Dubai Chocolate, cast our eye over the lineup of the 23rd VeszprémFest, which returns this and recall the BBJ Summer Sundowner held high above the Danube at the Liz & Chain Rooftop Bar of the Budapest Marriott Hotel on June 16.

All this and more can be found in the latest print issue of the Budapest Business Journal, available from select newsstands or via our webshop https://bbj.hu/shop/budapest-business-journal/