Junior Communications Manager (m/f/d)

Enjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture

Creating and editing content for various channels (press releases, social media, presentation materials, website copy in German and English, etc.)

Supporting internal communications (preparing updates, coordinating cross-team messaging, and maintaining internal communication formats)

Assisting with institutional communication and stakeholder outreach toward government agencies, defense ministries, NATO, and EU institutions

Contributing to the preparation and execution of trade fairs, conferences, and industry events

Managing and developing our social media presence, particularly on LinkedIn and in relevant defense and tech communities

Researching, monitoring, and analyzing relevant developments in politics, funding and media within the defense and security environment

Completed degree in communications, political science, international relations, journalism, or a related field

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

Strong written communication skills and the ability to convey complex topics clearly and in a target-audience-appropriate manner

Structured, independent working style with the ability to manage multiple parallel tasks and deadlines

Genuine interest in defence, technology, and security policy

Discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential or strategically sensitive information

Fluent in German and English, written and spoken, at a professional level

Experience in videography or photography (creatinf and editing visual content for events, social media or internal purposes)

Graphic design skills (confident use of tools such as Canva, Adobe Suite or comparable programs)

Familiarity with funding, grant and procurement processes at NATO, EU institutions or the Bundeswehr

Proficiency in additional languages

Experience with communications or analytics tools

Experience in a startup, public affairs agency, think tank or government-adjacent environment.