The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is currently seeking a Communications Manager for Media (m/f/d) to join the Communications Team.
The Media Manager will lead on media relations and strategy 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, 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.
We're looking for someone who can utilise their broad knowledge of the global media landscape and their extensive experience in crisis communications to strengthen TI's external communications and ensure that our messages are being heard around the world.
OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS
Role Purpose: The Communications Manager for Media (m/f/d) 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
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head of Communications, the Communications Manager for Media (m/f/d) will:
1. Develop and implement the media strategy for the organisation to support TI-S's brand and strategic objectives
2. 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
3. Build and maintain relationships with relevant reporters and manage press lists
4. Stay up-to-date about trends in the media landscape and help position Transparency International to take advantage of them
5. Act as the communications lead for TI-S’s Rapid Response Unit (RRU) for responding to emerging threats to the Transparency Internationalmovement,inclosecoordinationwith other teams and chaptercolleagues. This includes:
6. --> 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 strategicobjectives
7. --> Offer and provide support to the Transparency International movement in response to threats and opportunities,includingthroughpress releases,mediaoutreachandmessagingadvice
8. --> Provide strategic advice to chapters on crisis communications and reputation management when needed
9. Create and implement media outreach plans to support the launch of Transparency International’s knowledge products, including the Corruption Perceptions Index
10. 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
11. Develop, maintain and implement systems that include workflows, processes, controls and documentation for media-related work
12. Define and measure the success of media outreach and adjust plans and approachesaccordingly
13. Arrange media trainings for regional and thematic experts and support colleagues to improve their performance in media interviews, including live television appearances when needed
14. Contribute to the overall functioning of the Communications Team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary
CANDIDATE PROFILE
In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:
15. 7+yearsofprogressivelyresponsibleprofessionalexperienceincommunicationsinaninternationalormedia organisation
16. University degree in communications, media, journalism, public policy, political science, international affairs or another relevantfield
17. Demonstrated experience in media relations essential, training experiencedesirable
18. Demonstrated experience in crisis communications
19. Working familiarity with anti-corruption, social justice, good governance or rule of law issuesessential
20. Excellent communications skills in English (to native speaker standard) required; additional languages – in particular Arabic, French and/or Spanish – anasset
21. Strong organisational skills and ability to effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced and dynamicenvironment
22. Ability to work independently as well as part of ateam
23. Demonstrated flexibility, initiative andcreativity
24. High level of intercultural competence, diplomacy and politicalsensitivity
25. Commitment to the values and principles of TransparencyInternational
26. Excellent writing and editing skillsessential
WHAT WE OFFER
Joining the Transparency International Secretariat candidates can expect:
27. the opportunity to become part of the global movement against corruption and make a positive contribution to the work of TI in the field of transparency and accountability working on a wide range of relevant and challenging issues
28. a role with purpose, working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic experts in the field of anti-corruption, driven and united by the desire to fight corruption and achieve significant and large-scale replicable impact
29. a dynamic, flexible and international working environment with peers representing 45+ different nationalities
30. 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
31. opportunities to learn and grow, including regular Show & Tell meetings and visits by external experts
Staff at TI-S enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits package designed for staff well-being and work life balance, incl.:
32. a relocation package incl. sponsorship of work permit if needed and eligible
33. financial contribution to German language classes
34. generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
35. Remote-hybrid working model from within Germany
36. the possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 10 working days at a time for a maximum of 20 working days per calendar year)
37. Friday afternoons alternately free or meeting-free during the summer months
38. Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals
39. reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
40. Mental wellbeing and counselling support by OpenUp
41. a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree