About the Forum New Economy

The Forum New Economy is a Berlin-based non-partisan platform launched in 2019 with the aim to accelerate the emergence of a new paradigm that leads to economically, socially and ecologically more sustainable prosperity. The Forum seeks to drive new approaches at the interface between academia and policy. It does so by promoting innovative research to respond to major challenges such as inequality, financial instability and climate change. The Forum informs current policy debates, by disseminating new insights, and by bringing together leading innovative academics with policymakers and a broader public in Germany and beyond.

The Forum works as an autonomous unit under the legal entity of the European Climate Foundation. It is also supported by the Mercator Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), as well as by a high-level group of academic partners. It is run by a Berlin-based bureau in which six full-time members are working in a highly dynamic team at the frontier between new thinking and policymaking.

About the role

For the next stage of its development as an increasingly visible public player, the Forum New Economy is now looking for an experienced Communications and Media Associate.

Key responsibilities

• The further development of the Forum New Economy's communication and public relations strategy, including the development and implementation of new formats and social media activities
• Expanding and maintaining the platform's website, in particular with the aim of making it attractive to an increasingly larger audience beyond the expert community
• Drafting of press releases and press briefings and maintaining media contacts
• Placement of opinion articles and media contributions on the exclusively produced Forum New Economy publications
• Supporting and actively contributing to the platform's agenda
• Contributing to the organisation of Forum events

The following attributes are sought by applicants:

• Degree in economics or comparable qualification
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional experience in communications, web content management and/or journalism
• Very good knowledge of recent discussions around globalisation, financial markets, fiscal policy, inequality, climate and energy
• Great interest in new economic and economic policy concepts
• Excellent knowledge of German and English (written and spoken), other foreign languages are an advantage
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and solve problems creatively and constructively
• Very good MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Experience with X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and WordPress is desirable

What we offer

• An intellectually demanding position that will enable the selected candidate to be part of an exciting and politically relevant endeavour
• Good opportunities for professional development
• A pleasant working atmosphere and beautiful office in the heart of Berlin
• A 50% subsidy for public transport

Location

Berlin

Start date

As soon as possible

How to apply

Please upload your CV and a short cover letter. Candidates need to be in the possession of a work permit for the work location if applicable.

Note that the application deadline is May 31st 2024.

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.