Corporate Comms & Editorial Specialist

twentysix; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working policy

Company pension scheme

Lease bike / JobRad

Breakfast / Lunch at the office

Digital food stamps / fitness benefits

Job summary

DEPT is seeking a Corporate Communications & Editorial Writer to join our Social and Content team. You’ll craft LinkedIn content strategy and lead executive ghostwriting for German and global B2B clients, translating complex topics into clear corporate narratives.

You’ll work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with Brand Strategists, Creatives, and clients across industries, and contributing to high‑level communications and thought leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• Couple of years in corporate communications, PR, B2B journalism, or agency copywriting.
• Proven LinkedIn writing experience for executive engagement and visibility.

Responsibilities

• Own LinkedIn content strategy and editorial planning for corporate channels.
• Ghostwrite for C-suite executives, producing posts and thought leadership pieces.
• Create B2B editorial content including updates, press releases, or insights.
• Coordinate with communications teams to gather briefs and ensure message accuracy.
• Monitor engagement metrics and provide data-driven recommendations.

Skills

LinkedIn content writing

B2B communications

German language

English language

Content calendars

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

This role is part of our Social and Content team based in Berlin. You’ll work with a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Brand Strategists, Creatives, Designers, Social Experts and Influencer Marketers to Account managers and Producers. As a digital creative marketing agency, we mix traditional storytelling with the best of what today’s technology has to offer to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients.

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Communications & Editorial Writer to join our team, focusing on high‑profile German as well as global B2B clients.

The main focus of this role is developing and executing professional content strategies for LinkedIn, both for corporate brand channels and C‑suite executive ghostwriting profiles. You will be responsible for translating complex business topics (ranging from science and healthcare technology to aviation and logistics) into clear, precise, and impactful digital narratives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• LinkedIn Content Strategy & Creation: Own the ideation, writing, and editorial planning for corporate LinkedIn channels, ensuring strict alignment with brand guidelines and global messaging frameworks.

• Executive Ghostwriting: Partner directly with senior executives to extract insights and translate them into authentic, high‑quality professional posts, thought‑leadership articles, and commentary.

• B2B Editorial Writing: Produce supporting corporate communications materials as required, including brief internal updates, press releases, or deep‑dive insights.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as a central point of contact for communications teams at Merck and M&M to gather briefs, manage feedback loops, and ensure message accuracy.

• Performance Analysis: Monitor LinkedIn engagement metrics to evaluate content performance, providing data‑driven recommendations to refine the writing approach.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience: at least a couple of years of dedicated experience in corporate communications, PR, B2B journalism, or agency copywriting.

• Platform Expertise: A proven track record of writing specifically for LinkedIn, with a deep understanding of what drives executive engagement and professional visibility on the platform.

• B2B Fluency: The ability to quickly grasp and accurately write about complex, highly regulated industries (such as healthcare, life sciences, aviation, and global logistics).

• Adaptable Voice: Demonstrated ability to adapt tone, style, and perspective to match different corporate cultures and distinct executive personalities.

• Language Skills: Flawless written and spoken German (professional fluency in English is highly advantageous given the client base).

• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple content calendars and deadlines simultaneously.

WE OFFER

• Flexible hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location).
• Company pension scheme.
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
• Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays.
• €30 per month – You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/or public transport.
• Future Bens – Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform.
• Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global – at DEPT you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.