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FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.
Job Responsibility:
Being responsible for national media relations on all topics relevant to the organisation and ensuring high media visibility for our campaigns, our animal welfare work, and our policy advocacy – both proactively and reactively
Developing and implementing press strategies to support FOUR PAWS’ campaign goals, creating press releases, statements, invitations, and other content for national and international topics
Coordinating and responding to media inquiries, preparing interviews, and supporting colleagues from other departments with their press relations
Handling press relations at events such as protests, press trips, and press conferences, as well as crisis communication when necessary
Monitoring the media landscape, analysing trends, developing recommendations for action, and ensuring that FOUR PAWS’ press relations are as effective as possible
Maintaining our network of journalists and media partners and continuously expanding it
Helping build the Influencer Relations division, establishing and carrying out collaborations
Requirements:
Several years of journalistic experience and in-depth knowledge of press and media relations
Experience in developing and implementing communication and media strategies, ideally on sociopolitical and animal welfare issues
Ability to identify appropriate occasions, timing, and target audiences to position FOUR PAWS’ topics and causes in the media and develop the corresponding storytelling to engage media representatives
A comprehensive understanding of press and public relations, and consideration of stakeholders beyond traditional editorial offices
Confidence in crises and a strong understanding of effective crisis communication
Precise and clear writing skills, with the ability to tailor messages to target audiences in German, supported by a strong command of language and excellent written communication skills
A creative, systematic, and reliable working style, both independently and as part of a team
Fluency in German & English
Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS’ vision and mission
What we offer:
The opportunity to make a real contribution to global animal welfare
An animal-friendly and pleasant working environment in a motivated team
Modern management culture, as well as various development opportunities
Fully financed Deutschlandticket
Mental-health hotline, workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
Flexible and family-friendly work arrangements, as well as 60/40 regulation to work in a home office
An employer-financed workplace pension plan after 6 months of service
PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your 25 days of annual leave
Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday