Communications Professional m/f/d

The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.

For the communications team, PIK is looking for a

Communications Professional (m/f/d)

(Position number: 47-2024 Communications Professional)

starting on 01.11.2024 or as soon as possible afterwards.

The position is offered for 2 years (with the option of permanent employment) with a weekly working time of up to 36 hours per week. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E 13.

Key responsibilities:

 

• Raising PIKs science presence in international media;
• Maintaining and expanding relationships with international media outlets;
• Designing and editing popular science and science-policy Op-Eds in English;
• Advising the Board of Directors and senior scientists regarding communication matters;
• Writing English press releases on scientific studies;
• Organising and conducting press briefings in English;
• Accompanying high-level visits and events.

 

Requirements:

 

• A successfully completed degree in communications, journalism, public relations (Master’s/Diploma or equivalent) or comparable qualifications;
• An additional degree in economics or natural sciences is desirable – but not mandatory. Several years of professional experience in communication in science and/or journalism;
• Excellent English language skills, preferably native;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the relevant international media landscape;
• Excellent ability to write texts of various types for different target groups in English;
• Good knowledge of Earth Systems Science and International Climate Policy.

 

We expect:

 

• the ability to work independently and on your own initiative
• a methodical and systematic approach
• structured and goal-oriented thinking
• capacity to familiarise yourself quickly with new topics
• creativity and openness to new approaches
• a high level of competence in oral and written German and English
• reliability, engagement, and a high level of motivation
• willingness to travel for work (project meetings, workshops etc.) and take part in further training
• capacity for teamwork
• organisational talent.

 

We offer:

 

• the chance to be part of a creative, interdisciplinary team,
• a stimulating working environment in an internationally recognised research institute on Potsdam's beautiful, historic Telegrafenberg campus, a short commuting distance from Berlin,
• flexi-time and mobile working (up to 50% of your hours),
• a collective pay scheme and associated benefits as well as a subsidised public transportation travel card or a Deutschland-Ticket Job.

 

PIK values equality and diversity. We encourage applications without photo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic and social origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, care responsibilities, or age. PIK seeks to increase the share of women in scientific positions and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. In cases of equal qualification and within the given legal scope, women will be given preference. PIK also encourages applications by parents returning from parental leave.

Please apply by 22.09.2024 directly using our application form below this job advertisement. The application process remains open until the position is filled.

If you hold an international higher education qualification, please also submit the Statement of Comparability from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) with your application. In the case that you do not yet have a ZAB Statement of Comparability for your qualification, please be aware that you may need to request this if your application is successful. You can find further information on this website: https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html

For further information or to discuss the position please contact Dr. Janin Schaffer.