Communications and Engagement Co-ordinator, IISS–Europe

Communications and Engagement Co-ordinator, IISS–Europe

Contract : Fixed-term
Hours : Full-time
Location : Berlin

Job Purpose:

To support the implementation and contribute to the evolution of the International Institute of Strategic Studies’ communications strategy by ensuring that the Institute’s key messages are effectively communicated, the European Office’s activities are promoted to key audiences and working with colleagues in the London office of the Communication Team, co-ordinate communications activity in the IISS–Europe office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write a variety of different content to support communications and engagement efforts, including newsletters, website copy, event invitations and press releases.
• Assist the Communications and Engagement team in developing and implementing a communications strategy designed to further the objectives of the IISS by engaging with a variety of audiences.
• Work closely with the Digital Communications Manager to develop online activities and creative content across the IISS website and social media accounts (Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube etc).
• Monitor analytics and create a range of reports to support evaluation of communication activities.
• Work closely with the Press and Media Relations Manager to respond to media inquiries and maintain relationships with journalists.
• Support the planning and running of press launches and other promotional events, ensuring that IISS–Europe activities are consistent with others across the IISS.
• Provide translation of communication and engagement collateral as required.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Excellent time management and organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in a communications or marketing role.
• An analytical mind and ability to think critically with high level of attention to detail.
• Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to turn complex information into engaging and readable content.
• Online and social media communication competencies and capacity to extend the Institute’s outreach to external audiences by employing relevant online applications and performance indicators/metrics.
• Excellent editorial skills.
• A self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiar with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and capable of creating visually compelling presentations.
• Experience in the use of CMS – preferably Sitecore.
• German and English speaker with strong verbal and written English skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in photo and video editing.
• Knowledge of other European languages.
• Experience in similar positions in European institutions and/or agencies.

Application:

Candidates should submit their applications by pressing the blue ‘apply now’ button on the left-hand side of this screen and submitting the two below mentioned documents:

• A cover letter outlining what skills and experience they can bring to the role.
• A full Curriculum Vitae (resumé) including the names and contact details (email and telephone) of two potential referees (preferably one academic, and the other a present or former employer).

The closing date for receipt of application is 26 April 2024 .

Candidates must have eligibility to work in the EU. The IISS regrets that it cannot sponsor visas for this position. Due to the volume of expected applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

The IISS is an equal opportunities employer.

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