Communications Manager for Media in Berlin bei Transparency International Secretariat

Communications Manager for Media (m/f/d) in Berlin bei Transparency International Secretariat

Transparency International Secretariat

Transparency International is a global movement with one vision: a world in which government, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. With more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, we are leading the fight against corruption to turn this vision into reality.

Communications Manager for Media (m/f/d)

Full Time
Alt-Moabit 96, 10559 Berlin, Deutschland
With Professional Experience
4/2/24

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is currently seeking a communications manager for media to join the Communications Team. The media manager will lead media for the organisation to support TI-S's objectives, including long-term strategic communications planning as well as responding to emerging opportunities and threats.They will also manage communications for projects and campaigns with a focus on disrupting flows of dirty money, and serve as the communications lead of the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) - a cross-team group that responds to security issues and crisis responses for TI-S and national chapters.

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS

Role Purpose: The Communications Manager leads on media relations; leads on Rapid Response Unit communications; creates content such as press releases, opinion pieces and news features; advises on messaging and strategically contributes to key launches and advocacy campaigns.

Team: Communications

Reporting Line: Head of Communications

Salary Band: salary according to TI-S internal salary structure; for this position corresponding to band PF3 a salary starting EUR 55,650.00 gross per year depending on relevant experience

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Contract Duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract limited for a duration of 2 years. There is a prospect of extension subject to organizational need continuing, performance proven and funding confirmed and there is interest in a stable and long-term cooperation.

Working Hours: full time [100%; 40 hours per week]

Location: Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin/Germany

Job ID: TIS-Comms-CoMa-032024

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Communications, the Communications Manager will:

Develop and implement the media strategy for the organisation to support TI-S's brand and strategic objectives
Maintain daily press operations and lead on the production of press releases, briefings, op-eds and other press materials and oversee responses to incoming media requests, ensuring adherence to professional standards and alignment with Transparency International’s positions
Build and maintain relationships with relevant reporters and manage press lists
Stay up-to-date about trends in the media landscape and help position Transparency International to take advantage of them
Act as the communications lead for TI-S’s Rapid Response Unit (RRU) for responding to emerging threats to the Transparency International movement, in close coordination with other teams and chapter colleagues. This includes:

-> Develop, maintain and implement agile RRU processes to ensure they meet the needs of the movement and that outputs continue to be effective and aligned with policies, positions and strategic objectives

-> Offer and provide support to the Transparency International movement in response to threats and opportunities, including through press releases, media outreach and messaging advice

-> Provide strategic advice to chapters on crisis communications and reputation management when needed

Create and implement media outreach plans to support the launch of Transparency International’s knowledge products, including the Corruption Perceptions Index
Lead on communications for various projects, including media strategy as well as broader communications, such as developing messaging and content for social media and the website
Develop, maintain and implement systems that include workflows, processes, controls and documentation for media-related work
Define and measure the success of media outreach and adjust plans and approaches accordingly
Arrange media trainings for regional and thematic experts and support colleagues to improve their performance in media interviews, including live television appearances when n