Communications Manager

ALLEA is currently seeking an experienced and versatile Communications Manager (Full-Time) to join our team in Berlin for a duration of two years (with the possibility of extension) as soon as possible.  

ALLEA e.V. is the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, representing more than 60 academies from 40 EU and non-EU countries. ALLEA e.V. operates at the interface of science, policy and society and acts on behalf of its members to promote science as a global public good, facilitate scientific collaboration across borders and disciplines, improve the conditions for research, provide the best independent and interdisciplinary science advice, and strengthen the role of science in society. 

As Communications Manager, you will lead on all ALLEA communications activities and be responsible for developing and implementing a coherent communications strategy to promote ALLEA’s mission and activities to various stakeholders, including the academic community, policymakers, and the public. Reporting to the ALLEA Director, and in close collaboration with other team members, your regular tasks and responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement ALLEA’s communications strategy and brand to increase visibility and impact
• Effectively produce, manage, and coordinate communications measures and activities (e.g., publications, events, websites, social media, newsletters)
• Create and edit content for websites, brochures, news articles, press releases; manage layout, format, and graphic design of these products
• Handle media queries, initiate and maintain relationships with relevant journalists and media
• Organise and manage public events, workshops, webinars, online meetings and conferences to engage with stakeholders and the public
• Engage in horizon-scanning of relevant public and media debates to identify current and upcoming opportunities for effective communication
• Collect and analyse data to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of communications activities
• Liaise with partners and support colleagues in implementing collaborative and cross-cutting communications initiatives

Please visit https://allea.org/job-opening-a-communications-manager-to-showcase-alleas-activities-on-the-european-stage/ for more information on the selection procedure and offer.