Transparency International Hiring Communications and Media Specialist: Apply by 16 Mar 2026

Globalsouthopportunities; Berlin; On-site; EUR 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Financial contribution toward language classes

30 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Access to wellbeing and counselling support

Job summary

An international anti-corruption organization is seeking a Communications and Media Specialist to join its Berlin team. This full-time hybrid role focuses on developing media strategies, managing press operations, and enhancing the organization's brand. Ideal candidates have five years of experience in media, excellent writing skills, and a commitment to transparency and integrity. With a starting salary of €42,000, this position also offers generous benefits including relocation support, language classes, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least five years of professional experience in strategic media and communications roles.
• Experience working in a press office and managing media relations.
• Strong ability to translate complex policy issues into accessible and persuasive messaging.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrated media and communications strategies aligned with priority brand goals.
• Support press office operations by managing media requests and briefing spokespeople.
• Draft high‑quality press releases and opinion pieces.

Skills

Strategic media and communications

Media relations

Excellent writing and editing

Project management

Collaboration in international teams

Education

Degree in communications, journalism, social sciences, economics or related field

Job description

The global anti‑corruption organisation Transparency International is recruiting a Communications and Media Specialist (m/f/d) to join its International Secretariat in Berlin, Germany.

The full‑time hybrid role forms part of the organisation’s Communications Team and supports its global mission of building a world free from corruption.

With more than 100 chapters worldwide and headquarters in Berlin, Transparency International leads international efforts to promote accountability, integrity and transparency in government, business and civil society.

About the Role

The Communications and Media Specialist will play a central role in advancing Transparency International’s brand, influencing, and engagement objectives. The position combines press office responsibilities with the development and execution of integrated communications and media strategies to support high‑priority campaigns.

The successful candidate will contribute to efforts aimed at influencing decision‑makers and mobilising public support around key global issues, including political integrity, climate governance, human rights and economic transparency.

This position reports to the Head of Communications and is offered at Band PF2 within the organisation’s salary structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrated media and communications strategies aligned with priority brand and influencing goals
• Support press office operations by managing media requests, identifying reactive opportunities, and briefing spokespeople
• Develop compelling messaging using framing techniques to strengthen advocacy campaigns
• Draft high‑quality press releases, opinion pieces and media pitches
• Collaborate with digital teams to produce online articles, social media content and email communications
• Guide internal colleagues through the publications process to ensure brand alignment
• Build strong relationships across Transparency International’s global movement
• Deliver communications training and promote best practices across teams
• Contribute to broader communications planning and departmental operations

Candidate Profile

• At least five years of professional experience in strategic media and communications roles, ideally within a campaigning or advocacy context
• Experience working in a press office and managing media relations
• A degree or professional qualification in communications, journalism, social sciences, economics or a related field
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English at native‑speaker standard
• Strong ability to translate complex policy issues into accessible and persuasive messaging
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Experience working collaboratively in international teams
• Commitment to Transparency International’s mission and values

Knowledge of political, economic, climate or human rights issues is considered an advantage.

• Location: Hybrid within Germany, with a minimum of four days per month in the Berlin office (Alt‑Moabit 96, 10559 Berlin)
• Working Hours: Full‑time (40 hours per week)
• Contract Duration: Initial fixed‑term contract of two years, with potential extension subject to organisational needs, funding and performance
• Start Date: Between mid‑June and mid‑July 2026
• Salary: Starting at EUR 42,000 gross per year, depending on relevant experience

Benefits and Working Environment

• Relocation support and work permit sponsorship where eligible
• Financial contribution toward German language classes
• 30 days of annual leave per year
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work model within Germany
• Option to work abroad for up to 30 working days per year
• Friday afternoons alternately free or meeting‑free during summer months
• Access to wellbeing and counselling support
• Reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
• A centrally located Berlin office with strong public transport connectivity

Employees join a diverse, international team representing more than 45 nationalities and benefit from an agile, collaborative organisational culture.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF document, via the online recruitment system.

Applications must be received by Monday, 16 March 2026 at 9:00 am CET. Only applications submitted through the official online system will be considered.

Transparency International is committed to diversity and equal opportunity and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The organisation does not charge any recruitment fees at any stage of the hiring process.

This role presents a significant opportunity for experienced communications professionals seeking to apply their skills in support of a globally recognised anti‑corruption movement and contribute to meaningful systemic change.