Manager Press and Communications (f/m/d)

Organization

Agora Think Tanks gGmbH

Department

Agora Industry

Organization URL

Job Location Type

HYBRID

Job Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany    

Applicant Location Requirements

Germany    

Application Deadline

September 7, 2025

* At least 4 years of work experience and a proven track-record in communications, e.g., in the PR-sector or in a similar role in another organisation;
* Outstanding writing skills and demonstrated experience in producing compelling media/outreach materials;
* A political mind with the strong desire to actively shape the global clean energy and industry transition;
* Strong project management skills;
* Collaborative spirit with the desire to work in a diverse team in different geographies;
* Preferably a solid understanding of energy and industrial policies;
* A confident, practical and entrepreneurial character, with openness to working hands-on, proactively and independently on diverse challenges and topics in parallel;
* Full command of English and German language in speaking, reading and writing; other languages a plus; and
* Proven skills in dealing with social media, ideally including video and audio, and experience in using CMS (like Typo 3).

Special Requirements
Your responsibilities include * Managing Agora’s communication and outreach relating primarily to our work on industry internationally and in Germany. This includes pitching stories, working with different communication formats, writing press releases, organising press events and producing web and social media content in close collaboration with content leads; * Keeping up with debates to develop relevant messages; * Project management to guide content teams in their outreach and team support for all communications-related activities; * Internal communications to ensure flow of information and knowledge sharing; * Liaising with journalists and responding to media requests, particularly on our climate-neutral industry work in cooperation with relevant colleagues; * Collaborating with communication colleagues of think tank partners (in particular the International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks INETTT); * Further developing Agora’s Industry’s communication strategy; * Enhancing the Agora Industry brand and its outreach channels (newsletters, events, website, social media) across different geographies; * Moderating public events; * Working closely with communication colleagues in Brussels on EU industry work. What we offer * An opportunity to work in a mission-driven, highly motivated, and international team in a strategically important position; * Diverse experiences, including professional relationships with colleagues and experts from a variety of countries around the globe, and working with important policy processes at national and international level; * A cooperative working atmosphere with flat communication and decision-making hierarchies; * Flexible working hours and a hybrid work environment, with access to an attractive office space in central Berlin and a good setup to work from home; * Weekly breakfast, team events and other get-togethers with colleagues from around the globe; * One option from our benefit basket (e.g. Jobticket, Shopping Vouchers, etc.); * Opportunities for professional and personal development and advancement, including access to a mental well-being platform; * Assistance with the visa process for international candidates; * Entitlement of 29 paid leave days per year (5-days working week); 24th & 31st December off-work; * A full or part-time role with initially a two-year employment contract.

Apply online or via email

marcus.berkenhagen@agora-thinktanks.org