Communications and Media Specialist (mfd)

Berlin - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are hiring a Communications and Media Specialist (m/f/d) to join our dynamic communications team to support our brand influencing and engagement goals to help achieve Transparency Internationals vision of a world free from corruption.

This role combines supporting our press office function with developing integrated communications and media strategy and carrying outactivityto support priorityinfluencingcampaigns helping to add pressure on decisionmakersand inspire public support for our work.

Youllhaveexperience in media relations and working in a press officeand be comfortable designingmedia strategypitching to journalists and creatinghigh quality press releases and opinion pieces.Thisrole would suit someone who is abrilliant writerandable totailor their writing style for different audiences and formats.Youlluse framing techniques and insights to develop powerful messaging to support our campaigns and collaborate withdigital colleaguestoproduceonline articlessocialmediaand emailcontent.Youllconnect withcolleaguesfromacross our global movement toidentifyand gather compelling stories about our work fighting corruption.

This role would suit someone with at least five years of experience working incommunicationsincluding a press officewho is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and wants to use their creative skills to drive positive change.

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS

Role Purpose:The Communications and Media Specialist (m/f/d/)develops and implements communications activity to support brand influencing and engagement goals
Team: Communications.
Band: PF2
Reporting Line: Head of Communications
Starting Date:Mid June - mid July 2026
Contract Duration: We offer an initial fixed-term contract of two years. There is a prospect of extension subject to organisational need performance and funding.
Salary Band:According to TI-S internal salary structure; for this position corresponding to band PF2 salary starting EUR 42000 gross per year depending on relevant experience.
Working Hours: full time 100%; 40 hours per week
Location: Hybrid within Germany. All staff are required to spend a minimum of four days a month in our office in Berlin.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

As part of the Communications Team and reporting to the Head of Communications the CommunicationsSpecialistwill:

Design anddeliver integrated media and communications strategiesto support our prioritybrand andinfluencingobjectives such asa campaign toprevent fossil fuel interests from blocking ambitious climate action.
Work as part of the press team tomanage requestsidentifyreactive opportunitiesbrief spokespeopleand contribute to daily and monthly coverage summaries.
Use framing techniques and insights to develop powerful messaging to support our campaigns.
Collaborate with digital colleagues to produce onlinecopyarticles socialmedia and email content.
Be a brand champion guiding policy and research colleagues through the publications processensuring freelance editors and designers are effectively briefed and content is brand aligned.
Build relationships with colleagues across the Transparency Internationalmovementidentifyingopportunities to collaborate to drive impact and delivering training on best practicecommunications.
Contribute to broader communications strategy and the effective operation of the Communications function by supporting on other tasks as required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

At least 5 years of practical experience developing and delivering strategic media and communications activity to support organisational goals ideally within a campaigning context. Knowledge of political economic climate or human rights issues is desirable.
Experience in media relations and working in a press office.
Degree and/or professional qualification in communications social science journalism economics or another relevant field.
Excellent writing and editing skills in English to native speaker standard and ability to turn complex issues into accessible language and persuasive messages.
Strong organisational skills and ability to effectively manage priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent collaborator able to work effectively and sensitively as part of an internationalteam.
Commitment to TransparencyInternationals values and mission.

WHAT WE OFFER

By joiningTransparencyInternationalcandidatescanexpect:

The opportunity to become part of the leading global movement against corruption and make a positive contribution to Transparency Internationals mission to stop corruption and promote transparency accountability and integrity.
A role with purpose working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic experts driven and united by the desire to fight corruption and achieve significant and large-scale replicable impact.
A dynamic flexible and international working environment with colleagues representing 45 different nationalities.
A high degree of collaboration and autonomy in a lean and agile organisation with streamlined decision-making processes and a shared leadership culture with servant leadership philosophy.
Opportunities to learn and grow including regular Show & Tell meetings and visits by external experts.

StaffatTI-Senjoyacompetitivecompensation&benefitspackagedesignedforstaffwell-beingandworklifebalanceincl.:

A relocation package incl. sponsorship of work permit if needed and eligible.
Financial contribution to German language classes.
Generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours.
Remote-hybrid working model from within Germany.
The possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 30 working days per calendar year).
Friday afternoons alternately free or meeting-free during the summer months.
Pluxee Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals.
Reduced membership fees withUrban Sports Club.
Mental wellbeing and counselling support byOpenUp.
Monthly public transport subsidy - Deutschlandticket
A centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit aCV and cover letterin English merged into one PDF file via theonline recruitment systemclicking on the button Apply Online.

Closing date for external applications is Monday 16 March 2026 9:00 am CET.

Only applications duly completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.

Transparency International is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome and strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates of all regions countries cultures and backgrounds. Existing permission to work in Germany is not a selection criterion and TI-S supports successful candidates in the process for applying for a work permit if needed and eligible.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we do not discriminate on the basis of national origin race colour or ethnic background religious belief sex gender identity and expression or sexual orientation marital or family status age or ability.We kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.

DISCLAIMER

Please note that Transparency International does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment and selection process (whether at application processing testing interviewing traveling or otherwise) nor does Transparency International require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. Transparency International will also not ask you to join any group or account on social media or elsewhere.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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ABOUT THE ROLEWe are hiring a Communications and Media Specialist (m/f/d) to join our dynamic communications team to support our brand influencing and engagement goals to help achieve Transparency Internationals vision of a world free from corruption.This role combines supporting our press office fu...