Hybrid Communications Officer

at Landesanstalt für Medien NRW

• Job title: Communications Officer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dusseldorf, Germany

About the role

• Referent für Kommunikation in der Landesanstalt für Medien NRW, mit Verantwortung für Presseanfragen, strategische Kommunikationsmaßnahmen und Netzwerkarbeit. Bietet vielseitige Aufgaben in einer flachen Hierarchie.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for press inquiries.
• Draft press releases, briefings, statements and speeches.
• Prepare and accompany press meetings and interviews.
• Build media contacts and maintain the network.
• Support the strategic planning, conception and implementation of communication measures.
• Work closely with internal specialist departments to prepare complex topics for the public and the media.
• Implement topics across digital channels and strengthen presence on LinkedIn.
• Conceptually and organizationally prepare and execute events.
• Collaboratively further develop the communications strategy.
• Maintain an overview of all communication activities and ensure smooth implementation.

Requirements

• Completed master's degree (or equivalent) — ideally in communication studies, journalism, media studies or political science.
• Several years of professional experience in press offices, editorial teams, communications agencies or communications departments.
• Ideally, experience in project management.
• Strong understanding of (media) politics, digital media and current public debates.
• Excellent written communication skills and a good sense for audience-targeted messaging.
• Ability to convey complex content clearly, precisely and understandably.
• High resilience, confident demeanor, ability to work independently and strong team spirit.
• Communicative presence and enjoyment of collaborative work.

Benefits

• Secure job in a socially relevant field.
• Varied and challenging range of tasks that you can help shape.
• Attractive compensation and the latest work equipment.
• Flexible working hours outside core hours.
• Part-time models and remote work on Mondays and Fridays.
• Attractive office location in Düsseldorf’s Media Harbor.
• Flat hierarchies and an emphasis on good collaboration.
• Comprehensive onboarding program.
• Numerous internal events for team building.
• Intranet, health offerings and professional development programs.