Lead, Strategic Communications and Campaigns

• Develop and implement the Germany desk strategy, translating network-level direction into clear objectives and tactics
• Follow political and media debates in Germany and identify opportunities for strategic communications on climate and energy policy
• Operationalise communication strategies through press pitches, media briefings, spokesperson and multiplier identification, alliance building and skills sharing
• Co-create and implement campaigns around key political moments across platforms
• Coordinate with in-house insights and digital specialists
• Manage multiplier relations and curate editorial content
• Craft audience-specific messaging and materials across communication channels and platforms
• Plan proactive crisis communications and prepare responses to potential issues affecting climate initiatives
• Monitor impact and outcomes, track media mentions and develop recommendations to improve interventions
• Provide expert guidance to teams and external partners on communication strategies, trends and tactics
• Identify, train and elevate spokespeople on climate and transition issues
• Line manage Germany desk team members, set objectives, provide feedback and support professional development
• Manage the desk budget, allocate resources, track spending and anticipate needs
• Work 40 hours per week

• Extensive professional experience in communications, public affairs or journalism, ideally with a track record of impactful communication interventions in Germany
• Ability to leverage political insight while maintaining complete neutrality, professional discretion, and non-partisan public representation
• Strong understanding of national policy-making processes and dynamics and Germany’s wider influence in the EU
• Excellent grasp of power dynamics between political parties
• High familiarity with the German media landscape, including traditional media, online platforms and the digital creator scene; existing contacts highly desirable
• Solid perception of how disinformation and platform dynamics shape public perception
• Passion for strategic story placement and hands-on content development
• Active network of influential sector experts and voices from think tanks, civil society, academia and business, with ability to build new meaningful connections
• Native-level fluency in written and spoken German
• Fluency in written and spoken English, the working language
• Ability to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community
• Adaptable skills to work in a fast-paced, wide-ranging environment and across time zones
• Experience using Zoom, Slack and tools in the Google Suite
• Capability to perform effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, make efficient decisions and execute timely
• Commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change
• Right to work in the candidate’s location
• Nice to haves: previous experience in climate, energy or civil society; familiarity with monitoring platforms, survey tools, email marketing platforms and online collaboration tools; additional languages

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature and work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
• 6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year to focus on your work
• Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer)
• Access to our employee assistance program to support your mental health and personal development
• Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays
• Maternity leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world
• We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations
• Contract type and some benefits may vary by jurisdiction
• Full-time position with an employment or consultant contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year