Communications Assistant

Job Title: Communications Assistant
Team: Communications & Marketing

Contract: Fixed term 3-4 months freelancer contract
Location: Berlin, Germany
Start Date: As soon as possible.

Apply by: We're interviewing on a rolling basis until we close the role. We advise you to apply early as we may close the role early if we have a sufficient pool of candidates.

ABOUT US

At EIT Climate-KIC, we are wholeheartedly committed to building a diverse and representative team and an inclusive workplace that values different life experiences and perspectives, and we encourage personal development, learning and growth.

When recruiting, we look to achieve diversity in the candidate pool. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments that will foster success in potential employees from diverse backgrounds and life situations. And because our team has differing needs and personal circumstances, we offer a high degree of flexibility to accommodate all working patterns. We’re happy to discuss your situation during the interview and see how best we can support you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

EIT Climate-KIC is currently looking for a Communications Assistant to support our Communications team in developing and organising content for digital communications for our upcoming rebrand and our digital channels such as website, socials, and newsletter. This also includes work for our Entrepreneurship Services & Ventures team. Additionally, the candidate will support the Digital Communications Manager in the development of the new EIT Climate-KIC website and onboarding new service providers, and the ESV Communications Manager with the ESV communications channels.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role, you will be passionate and up to date on the latest trends in online communication channels. We are looking for a can-do, get-it-done-today action-oriented person who can help us manage efficiently and effectively our various communications tasks and projects.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Preferably has a BA in Communications, PR, Media, or Marketing
• 2-3 years of experience in Communications, PR, Media, or Marketing
• Familiarity with social media
• Bilingual or native level of English
• Interest in writing and creating content such as visuals, infographics, videos, quizzes, etc.
• Knowledge of WordPress and/or video would be an asset
• Desirable but not must-have: knowledge of climate change and sustainability topics and issues

Qualities, Personal Style, and Approach

• Can do, get-it-done-today action orientation
• Passion for communications
• Collaborative and team focused

Location

Candidates must have the right to work in the location they’re applying for (i.e. not require visa sponsorship) prior to applying for the position. Ideally, the successful candidate will be based close to one of the EIT Climate KIC offices, but we support fully remote or hybrid forms of working and offer a high degree of flexibility.