Communications Associate

The Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi), an independent, non-profit think tank, seeks a full-time communications associate to join our team in Berlin.

 

This new colleague will support us in spreading the word about our research findings, policy advice and ideas to different audiences (such as politicians, policy- and decision-makers in public sector institutions, other researchers and experts, journalists, and the wider public – in Germany, Europe and around the world). 

 

The core of the position is to help manage and develop GPPi’s various publications, different social media channels, our newsletter, the main website, and several microsites. This includes writing tailored copy for those channels (in English), editing and proofreading studies, reports, shorter op-eds, and other written outputs, updating and further developing our web presence, and helping us experiment with new printed and digital formats to better communicate our work.

 

We offer a fixed-term contract until December 2025 with the possibility of extension. The position will be based at GPPi’s Berlin office. While flexible working hours and periods of remote work are possible, we expect the successful candidate to be based in and primarily work from Berlin.

 

This role might be for you if: 

• You are a creative self-starter with what others may have called extreme attention to detail, a knack for writing crisp and accessible copy, and the tech-savviness to adopt and use a range of web-based tools (including our current CMS); 
• You consider yourself a bit of a language nerd (read: you’re a stickler for accurate punctuation and appreciate style guides) and often find yourself mulling over questions of spelling, grammar and style;
• You have a talent for hitting the right tone and squeezing complicated ideas into pithy sentences – and you enjoy doing so;
• You are structured, have no trouble organizing yourself (and others, including via shared project management tools) and keep your cool even when asked to juggle multiple projects;
• You value collaboration and thrive in small teams and fast-paced work environments;
• You are interested in all things international affairs and public policy and enjoy diving into a variety of topics, from Europe’s China policy to humanitarian assistance to AI regulation. 

 

Required and Desired Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Outstanding writing skills in English (being a native or near-native English speaker will be considered a plus);
• Sound editorial judgment and strong attention to detail; 
• Proven experience in running and developing social media channels (experience managing an institutional account will be considered a plus);
• A demonstrated background in website management, including in learning and handling common content management systems;
• Creativity, an interest in aesthetics and a good eye for what is on brand;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Initial project management experience and a desire to grow into an independent project management role;
• An interest in and proven familiarity with GPPi’s main issue areas and fields of work;
• A strong academic background (BA, MA or equivalent) in a relevant field such as journalism, communication, PR, marketing, public policy, political science, or international relations.

 

Further assets are:

• An aptitude for graphic design and data visualization;
• Experience working with audio and/​or video editing software;
• First experiences in managing other colleagues such as interns or part-time assistants;
• A good command of languages beyond English, particularly German (additional languages are always a plus);
• An interest in web analytics and generally in how to best measure success in communications endeavors.

 

In addition to laying out what we are looking for, the points above are meant to give you a better sense of what to expect from the role. Even if you cannot tick every box, we would still encourage you to apply. Similarly, if you have work or volunteer experience in other, even unrelated fields, feel free to explain how what you have learned is relevant to this position. We believe that many professional skills are transferable.

 

Starting date: Our ideal starting date would be October 1, 2023 (with some flexibility).

 

About GPPi

GPPi offers a dynamic work environment in the center of Germany’s capital, a young and international team working in a strong global network, and an attractive platform for innovative researchers to develop their interests and sharpen their academic as well as professional profiles. As a communications professional, you will play a key part in our efforts to relay and explain our findings, recommendations and ideas to various target audiences. Our working language is English.

 

GPPi strives to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for colleagues of all backgrounds. We welcome and encourage applications from interested individuals regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.

 

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following documents to applications@​gppi.​net:

 

• A single PDF document with your CV (no Europass and no pictures, please);
• A brief letter of interest; 
• Relevant academic transcripts and a short writing sample; 
• Optional: References (e.g., web links) to previous relevant work (texts you may have edited, social media channels you may have run, podcasts or videos you may have helped to produce, websites you may have helped manage), with a brief note describing the extent of your involvement and responsibility.

 

Please make sure to clearly state ​“Communications Associate, GPPi” in the subject line. Please also clearly indicate in the email when you would be available to start.

 

Closing date for applications: We will accept applications until September 15, 2023. Early applications are encouraged and you can expect to hear back within three weeks. After that, or if you have questions about the formal requirements for the position, you are welcome to inquire via email to applications@​gppi.​net.