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Communications Officer (
Communications Manager
Berlin, Germany
€34000.00 – €36,000.00
ECFR (The European Council on Foreign Relations) is a pan-European initiative which seeks to conduct
research and promote informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent, effective and
values-based European foreign policy. It has offices in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Sofia and
Warsaw. www.ecfr.eu
Job purpose
The Communications Officer will join ECFR’s Advocacy and Communications team to strengthen
ECFR’s profile and outreach in the German media market. They will work closely with the ECFR Berlin
office team to support their communications and outreach efforts to the German press, policy
community and wider public.
Responsibilities:
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Raise ECFR profile in Germany by devising and implementing appropriate media strategies
in support of ECFR priorities, in close cooperation with the Communications Manager and
the Berlin office team.
Place ECFR’s policy analysis and recommendations in the German media and help framing
policy debates in Germany along ECFR’s research and overall mission.
Support ECFR policy fellows in their media work in Germany.
Ensure the monitoring of media outlets relevant to ECFR’s work and expand network of
journalists and other stakeholders covering ECFR programme areas.
Produce German language press releases and ensure quality of translations of ECFR
external communication in German language.
Support the Heads of Office in Berlin in their external communication activities
Manage ECFR Berlin news bulletin, the Berlin office web page, and social media channels
in close coordination with the Heads of Office
Ensure appropriate branding according to cooperation agreements and funding partners.
Support ECFR’s overall communication strategies as appropriate.
Person Specification:
 Demonstrable experience within a demanding media operation with an international
dimension
 General knowledge of European media environments, with specific knowledge of German
media
 Knowledge of modern techniques and technology available to press offices
 Excellent communication skills and proficient in both English and German (written and
spoken).
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Ability to work individually as well as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team
Proven capacity to work under pressure and manage a busy workload
Flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required.
Ability to work in other major European languages an advantage.
Interest in and knowledge of international affairs and European foreign policy.
Command of CRM and CMS software.
TO APPLY:
Please send a one page covering letter (with ref: COMMSOFFICER16 in the subject line) and your CV
to: [email protected].
Please restrict your CV to no more than two pages of A4. Candidates must have permission to work in
the EU.
Closing date for applications: Monday 1st August 2016 – Noon.
Due to the large volume of candidates applying for positions within ECFR we will only be able to
respond the applicants who have been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of the
closing date, you have not been successful.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
ECFR is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Company and Charity in England and Wales
Company Reg. Number 07154609 Charity Number 114353