Transparency International is a global movement with one vision: a world in which government, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. With more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, we are leading the fight against corruption.
We are hiring a Communications and Media Specialist to join our communications team to support our brand, influencing and engagement goals. The role combines supporting the press office function with developing integrated communications and media strategy and carrying out activity to support priority influencing campaigns, helping to add pressure on decision makers and inspire public support for our work.
Team: Communications. Reporting line: Media & Communications Manager. Band PF2, salary range EUR 42,000–59,000 gross per year. Full time (40 hours per week), hybrid, based at the TI Secretariat in Berlin. Initial fixed-term contract of two years with prospect of extension. Starting date: as soon as possible.
Main accountabilities:
- Design and deliver integrated media and communications strategies to support priority brand and influencing objectives, such as a campaign to prevent fossil fuel interests from blocking ambitious climate action.
- Work as part of the press team to manage requests, identify reactive opportunities, brief spokespeople, and contribute to daily and monthly coverage summaries.
- Use framing techniques and insights to develop powerful messaging to support campaigns.
- Collaborate with digital colleagues to produce online copy, articles, social media and email content.
- Be a brand champion, guiding policy and research colleagues through the publications process and briefing freelance editors and designers.
- Build relationships with colleagues across the Transparency International movement and deliver training on best practice communications.
- Contribute to broader communications strategy and the operation of the Communications function.
Candidate profile:
- At least 5 years of practical experience developing and delivering strategic media and communications activity, ideally within a campaigning context. Knowledge of political, economic, climate or human rights issues is desirable.
- Experience in media relations and working in a press office.
- Degree and/or professional qualification in communications, social science, journalism, economics, or another relevant field.
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English, to native speaker standard.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent collaborator, able to work effectively as part of an international team.
- Commitment to Transparency International's values and mission.
Benefits include a relocation package with work permit sponsorship if needed and eligible, German language class contribution, 30 days annual leave, flexible working times, remote-hybrid working within Germany, work from abroad for up to 30 working days per year, and a public transport subsidy.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 30 October 2026, 13:00 pm CET.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF file, via the online recruitment system by clicking 'Apply Online'. Closing date for applications is Friday, 30 October 2026, 13:00 CET. Only applications completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.