Communication & Media Manager (m/f/d), 80-100%

Cyber Valley GmbH; Tübingen; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ELLIS Institute Tübingen is seeking an experienced communications professional to take strategic ownership of its internal and external communications. You will lead the development of the institute's outreach strategy and manage its digital presence across the website, news, and social media channels.

You will translate complex AI research into engaging stories, press releases, and editorial content while building strong relationships with press, science, politics, industry, and society.

Qualifikationen

• Solid professional experience in communications, ideally in science or research.
• Excellent writing skills in German and English.
• Proven experience in social media management and running digital channels.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution and communication.
• Strong storytelling sense and genuine interest in AI.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement internal and external communications and outreach strategy.
• Manage and develop digital presence across website, news, and social media channels.
• Make complex research tangible through storytelling, press releases, news articles, and editorial content.
• Build and expand relationships with press and stakeholders from science, politics, industry, and society.
• Coordinate interactions between researchers and media, from interviews to background talks to inquiries.
• Design and deliver outreach formats such as public lectures, panels, workshops, Science Days, and press/networking events.
• Build and maintain a strong, recognizable brand for the institute across all channels.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Excellent writing (German & English)

Social media management

Storytelling

Initiative & reliability

Jobbeschreibung

TheELLIS Institute Tübingenwas founded in 2023 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading centers for fundamental AI research. Their mission: to advance pioneering AI research in Europe and worldwide – and to retain top talents in Europe. In the heart of the dynamic Cyber Valley, they work closely with the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and the Tübingen AI Center.

To support their continued growth, theyare looking for an experienced professional to take strategic ownership of their communications.

Your Responsibilities

• You develop and implement their internal and external communications and outreach strategy.
• You manage and develop theirdigital presence across theirwebsite, news, and social media channels.
• You make complex research tangible: through storytelling, press releases, news articles, and editorial content.
• You build and expand relationships with the press and with stakeholders from science, politics, industry, and society.
• You coordinate interactions between their researchers and the media – from interviews to background talks to media inquiries.
• You design and deliver outreach formats such as public lectures, panels, workshops, Science Days, and press and networking events.
• You build and maintain a strong, recognizable brand for the institute across all channels.

Your Profile

• Solid professional experience in communications, ideally in science, research, or a comparable environment
• Excellent writing skills in German and English
• Proven experience in social media management and running digital channels
• Strategic thinking skills and a hands-on approach to execution and communication.
• A strong sense of storytelling and genuine interest in AI
• Initiative, reliability, and a willingness to take on responsibility

What They Offer

With them, you'll play an active role in growing a research institute that is so far unique in Germany. The position offers a high degree of independence and room to shape the role, as well as access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology. You'll become part of a small, highly motivated team that values trusting, close collaboration.

Compensation is up to TV-L E13 (classification and level depending on qualifications and relevant professional experience). The position can be filled at 80–100% employment, and remote working is possible by agreement. They are an equal opportunity employer. Where qualifications are equal, severely disabled applicants will be given preference. To safeguard your rights, they ask that you clearly indicate any recognized degree of severe disability in your cover letter or CV.

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Carmela Rianna via email ( [e-mail] ) or by phone: [phone].

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