What we offer
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Direct exposure to startup strategy and marketing communications
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Opportunity to work closely with founders and senior leadership
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Hands-on experience in communication, gov relations, and strategic projects
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Agile environment
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Enjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture
Your mission
We are looking for a motivated communications professional to support our Director of Communications in both external and internal communications: both outward-facing engagement with media, partners and institutions, as well as internal coordination across the organization. The role encompasses content creation, media relations, event support, research tasks, the development of distribution lists and institutional communication within a dynamic environment at the intersection of technology and security.
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Creating and editing content for various channels (press releases, social media, presentation materials, website copy in German and English, etc.)
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Supporting internal communications (preparing updates, coordinating cross-team messaging, and maintaining internal communication formats)
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Assisting with institutional communication and stakeholder outreach toward government agencies, defense ministries, NATO, and EU institutions
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Contributing to the preparation and execution of trade fairs, conferences, and industry events
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Managing and developing our social media presence, particularly on LinkedIn and in relevant defense and tech communities
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Researching, monitoring, and analyzing relevant developments in politics, funding and media within the defense and security environment
Your profile
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Completed degree in communications, political science, international relations, journalism, or a related field
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Initial experience in media or press work; such as building or maintaining media contacts, preparing interviews or briefings, drafting press releases, or supporting communications campaign
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Strong written communication skills and the ability to convey complex topics clearly and in a target-audience-appropriate manner
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Structured, independent working style with the ability to manage multiple parallel tasks and deadlines
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Genuine interest in defence, technology, and security policy
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Discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential or strategically sensitive information
Nice to have
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Experience in videography or photography (creatinf and editing visual content for events, social media or internal purposes)
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Graphic design skills (confident use of tools such as Canva, Adobe Suite or comparable programs)
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Familiarity with funding, grant and procurement processes at NATO, EU institutions or the Bundeswehr
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Proficiency in additional languages
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Experience with communications or analytics tools
What else
Citizenship of a NATO member country or close ally.