Senior Media and Communications Officer (m/f/d)

Stark Defence; Berlin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STARK is seeking a Senior Media and Communications Officer to build the company’s reputation in Germany and internationally, focusing on media relations, content development, and strategic messaging. The role is based in Berlin or Munich and reports to the VP Media Relations.

The successful candidate will craft messaging for complex defence technology topics, manage high-stakes media moments, and collaborate with executives to deliver impactful communications while maintaining a consistent

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in communications, journalism, or media relations (defence/security preferred).
• Strong understanding of the German and European media landscape with proven coverage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in German and English (native-level fluency in at least one).
• Experience handling sensitive/high-stakes media moments, including crises.
• Confident working with senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, compelling messaging.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media strategies that support company objectives.
• Proactively pitch stories and manage relationships with German and international media outlets.
• Draft press releases, op-eds, briefings, Q&As, and reactive statements in English and German.
• Monitor media coverage and provide regular analysis to internal stakeholders.
• Support major announcements, media events, and leadership engagements.
• Ensure message consistency across all external communications and align with corporate narrative.
• Collaborate with internal teams to showcase technology, partnerships and impact.
• Act as a key contact for media inquiries.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Bilingual German/English

Executive stakeholder management

Messaging & content development

Job description

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.

About the team

You will be reporting to the VP Media Relations.

Your mission

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Media and Communications Officer to support our growing communications team. Based in Berlin or Munich, the successful candidate will play a key role in building the company’s reputation across Germany and internationally, with a particular focus on media relations, content development, and strategic messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media strategies that support the company’s objectives

• Proactively pitch stories and manage relationships with German and international media outlets

• Draft press releases, op-eds, briefings, Q&As, and reactive statements in both English and German

• Monitor media coverage and provide regular analysis and insight to internal stakeholders

• Support the delivery of major announcements, media events, and leadership engagements

• Ensure message consistency across all external communications, including alignment with corporate narrative

• Work with other internal teams to develop content that showcases the company’s technology, partnerships, and impact

• Act as a key point of contact for media enquiries

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in communications, journalism, or media relations, preferably within the defence or security sectors

• Strong understanding of the media landscape in Germany and Europe, with a proven track record of securing coverage

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English (native-level fluency in at least one)

• Experience managing sensitive and high-stakes media moments, including crisis communications

• Confident working with senior executives and external stakeholders

• Able to translate complex technical topics into clear, compelling messaging

• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure