Communication Officer (m/f/d)

Are you a skilled writer with a great eye for a story? Do you love crafting messages that speak to your target audience? Do you have experience working on sensitive issues with political actors?

The Role:

As our new Communication Officer you would:

• Work closely with our Head of Communication to deliver our communication strategy.
• Create and manage our editorial calendar in cooperation with our Social Media Officer.
• Create, edit and publish digital and print communication collateral like reports, publications and annual reports.
• Oversee content production and reporting for our monthly newsletter.
• Pitch and write news articles for our website in close cooperation with our experts and program team.
• Manage the IHRA website and implement SEO best practices.
• Research and prepare briefing materials, including talking points, presentations, and speeches on a broad range of topics for IHRA leadership.
• Support our program team with planning and running events and producing communication assets for their projects.
• Support communications around IHRA plenary meetings, including writing press releases and reports.

About you:

• A master’s degree in history, political science, sociology, communication, or related discipline or equivalent work experience in the communication field.
• Relevant professional experience with a focus on communication and writing, preferably in an international environment would be an asset.
• Your English is excellent (C2 CEFR). Some German would be an advantage.
• You are self-organized and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects with various deadlines and priorities.
• You approach political topics, and intercultural cooperation sensitively and you are willing to learn and grow together with the rest of the team.
• You have an interest in Holocaust-related issues.
• You are available for occasional business travel, including for the IHRA’s bi-annual week-long plenary meetings.
• Experience with Indesign or with optimizing web content for search engines would be a plus.
• Ideally you are based in Berlin, but remote candidates within Germany would also be considered. Applicants should already hold a valid work permit for Germany.

What you can expect:

• A time-limited contract
• A 39-hour work week, part time working possible
• Remuneration in line with TVöD E12
• Opportunities for professional development
• An international team with motivated colleagues
• The option to work from home or from our office in the centre of Berlin
• Flexible hours (with core hours to be agreed)
• A transparent overtime policy
• 30 days holiday per year

Fixed term contract until 31 August 2024
Ideal start date: mid-November 2022

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, please send the following documents in English combined into one single PDF file entitled “Communication Officer – Your Name” and send it to recruitment@holocaustremembrance.com by 16 September 2022:

• A letter of motivation outlining how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and specifying your earliest possible starting date and where you are currently based.
• A writing sample on any topic, no more than 2 pages
• Your CV. Please don’t include a photo.
• References are welcome

Questions? Please get in touch with Laura Robertson at lrobertson@holocaustremembrance.com.

The IHRA is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures and backgrounds. Where qualifications are equal, preference will be given to people with severe disabilities. Please note that the IHRA cannot cover relocation fees.