Job Opening: A Communications Manager to Showcase ALLEA’s Activities on the European Stage

ALLEA is currently seeking an experienced and versatile Communications Manager (Full-Time) to join our team in Berlin for a duration of two years (with the possibility of extension) as soon as possible.  

ALLEA e.V. is the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, representing more than 60 academies from 40 EU and non-EU countries. ALLEA e.V. operates at the interface of science, policy and society and acts on behalf of its members to promote science as a global public good, facilitate scientific collaboration across borders and disciplines, improve the conditions for research, provide the best independent and interdisciplinary science advice, and strengthen the role of science in society.  We are currently looking for a full-time Managers to lead ALLEA’s communications activities across Europe. 

Role and responsibilities  

As Communications Manager, you will lead on all ALLEA communications activities and be responsible for developing and implementing a coherent communications strategy to promote ALLEA’s mission and activities to various stakeholders, including the academic community, policymakers, and the public. Reporting to the ALLEA Director, and in close collaboration with other team members, your regular tasks and responsibilities include:  

  • Develop and implement ALLEA’s communications strategy and brand to increase visibility and impact
  • Effectively produce, manage, and coordinate communications measures and activities (e.g., publications, events, websites, social media, newsletters)
  • Create and edit content for websites, brochures, news articles, press releases; manage layout, format, and graphic design of these products
  • Handle media queries, initiate and maintain relationships with relevant journalists and media
  • Organise and manage public events, workshops, webinars, online meetings and conferences to engage with stakeholders and the public
  • Engage in horizon-scanning of relevant public and media debates to identify current and upcoming opportunities for effective communication
  • Collect and analyse data to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of communications activities 
  • Liaise with partners and support colleagues in implementing collaborative and cross-cutting communications initiatives

Profile, skills, and experience  

  • Master’s degree in a relevant subject (ideally in e.g., communications studies, journalism, public relations, graphic design, marketing, public policy)
  • At least 4-5 years of experience in communications, preferably in a non-profit and/or academic setting
  • Native-speaker-level proficiency in English, orally and in writing; other foreign languages skills are an asset
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; experience in science communication is an asset
  • Experience and/or familiarity with relevant software, apps, and CMS especially Adobe InDesign, Canva, and WordPress
  • Proficiency in managing social media profiles (especially LinkedIn)  
  • Experience in organising public events (physical, hybrid, digital)  
  • A quick learner and pro-active team player with a keen eye for detail who appreciates working in an international team and environment 
  • Interest in the areas of expertise of ALLEA (international scientific collaboration, science communications, research policy, science advice, evidence-informed policymaking, etc.) is desirable

What we offer 

  • International working environment as part of a committed and dynamic team
  • Options to work flexibly between our office facilities in the centre of Berlin and remotely
  • Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience level
  • Employment contract follows regulations of German TV-L collective agreement and includes annual bonus, overtime compensation, and 31 annual leave days (including 24 and 31 December) 
  • Job ticket subsidy (Deutschlandticket) and company pension scheme subsidy (bAV)
  • Training opportunities

How to apply 

Please submit your digital application with a cover letter, CV, an example of a short written text (in English), a sample of a graphic design work, and relevant references or corresponding certificates in one single PDF document (5 MB max.) to recruitment@allea.org as soon as possible and including salary expectations. The deadline for applications is 12 April 2026. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis. 

ALLEA promotes equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. If you have any questions, please contact: Lydia Götze, ALLEA HR and Administration Officer | recruitment@allea.org | Phone: 030 206 066-500  

Further information on ALLEA’s activities can be found on our Website and on LinkedIn.