About the role

  • Press Officer responsible for communication and sponsorship strategies at Duisburg Zoo. Engaging with media, stakeholders, and public relations for wildlife conservation efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Press relations: Handling press enquiries, drafting and coordinating editorial content, organizing and conducting press events, maintaining and expanding media contacts; further developing our press work and implementing jointly developed concepts
  • Cross-media communication: Developing and implementing integrated communication measures across multiple channels
  • Stakeholder communication: Preparing content for different target groups, including political actors, committees and other external stakeholders
  • Internal communication: Producing the internal newsletter, implementing communication measures, and developing new formats and content
  • Acquisition, management and long-term retention of sponsors and animal sponsors (animal adoption sponsors)
  • Securing donations and other contributions

Requirements

  • University degree (e.g. Communication, Journalism, Political Science, Public Relations) or equivalent qualification
  • Several years of professional experience in press and public relations
  • Excellent communication skills with a confident presence and the ability to communicate appropriately with diverse target groups
  • Enjoyment of networking and the ability to build strategic relationships
  • Basic knowledge of the operations of a scientific zoological institution
  • Knowledge of animal population management, the care and husbandry of wild animals, and of animal, species and nature conservation is an advantage
  • Presentable demeanor, strong organizational skills, teamwork and a high degree of initiative

Benefits

  • An exciting role with plenty of scope to shape your work and opportunities for personal growth
  • Attractive remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement (TVöD), including an annual special payment, company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
  • Comprehensive fitness and health programmes
  • Individual training and development opportunities within a future-oriented organisation

Job title

Press Relations / Communications and Sponsorship Officer – Permanent

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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