The Role
Lead communications planning and delivery for ClientEarth Germany: develop and execute a strategic media relations plan, translate legal and policy work into clear German-language communications, build relationships with national, regional and specialist German media, advise cross-team colleagues to maximise impact, and produce high-quality content across press, web, social, newsletters and campaign channels.
Summary Generated by Built In
Communications professionals keen to work in Berlin, we have a great opportunity for a Communications Manager to join our team.
The Communications Manager will lead communications planning and delivery for ClientEarth's work in Germany. The successful candidate will develop and execute a strategic media relations plan for Germany, build and maintain strong relationships with German media, and advise legal, policy, advocacy and fundraising colleagues on how communications can increase the impact of their work.
Important dates to Note: Applications close on 11 August 2026. If your profile passes initial screening, you will be requested to submit additional information in the form of two additional questions. The deadline to have your responses to these questions submitted is 13 August 2026 for your application to be fully considered. Interviews will begin in the week beginning 17 August 2026. Please also remember to check our recruitment process section at the bottom of the advert to get acquainted with our recruitment process for this role.
The Communications Manager will lead communications planning and delivery for ClientEarth's work in Germany. The successful candidate will develop and execute a strategic media relations plan for Germany, build and maintain strong relationships with German media, and advise legal, policy, advocacy and fundraising colleagues on how communications can increase the impact of their work.
Important dates to Note: Applications close on 11 August 2026. If your profile passes initial screening, you will be requested to submit additional information in the form of two additional questions. The deadline to have your responses to these questions submitted is 13 August 2026 for your application to be fully considered. Interviews will begin in the week beginning 17 August 2026. Please also remember to check our recruitment process section at the bottom of the advert to get acquainted with our recruitment process for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and evaluate an integrated communications strategy for ClientEarth's work in Germany, aligned with organisational priorities and the Germany CPAD operational plan.
- Translate complex legal and policy work into clear, accurate and compelling communications for German audiences.
- Develop and execute a strategic media relations plan for Germany, with a focus on building sustainable relationships with national, regional and specialist German media.
- Oversee and produce high-quality German-language content across appropriate channels, including press, web, social media, newsletters, campaign materials and partner communications.
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Fluent (CEFR level C2) in German and English
- Advanced communications, media relations, and reputational judgement, supported by significant relevant experience, ideally in an NGO, advocacy, law, policy, public affairs, journalism, or campaigning context
- Proven experience producing high-quality press materials and securing impactful media coverage in mainstream German media, in line with strategic goals
- Strong knowledge of the German media landscape, political context and communications environment, with relevant journalist contacts or a clear ability to build them quickly
See the job description for a full list of requirements for this role.
Job Benefits
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in Germany.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in Germany.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
About
We are a non-profit using the power of the law to bring about end-to-end systemic change: informing, implementing and enforcing the law, drafting and advising decision-makers on policy, building legal expertise, and ensuring citizens’ access to the laws that defend them.We take governments to court – and win. We force polluting industries to shut down. We protect irreplaceable forests and vulnerable species. We empower people and NGOs with the legal rights to bring forward environmental battles of their own. Using the law means that we create real, long-lasting and embedded change.We’re working to secure a lasting civilisation in which people and nature thrive together. We work in partnership across borders, systems and sectors, ingeniously using the law to protect life on Earth.
Skills Required
- Fluent (CEFR C2) in German and English
- Advanced communications, media relations and reputational judgement with significant relevant experience (NGO/advocacy, law, policy, public affairs, journalism or campaigning)
- Proven experience producing high-quality press materials and securing impactful coverage in mainstream German media
- Strong knowledge of the German media landscape, political context and communications environment, with existing journalist contacts or ability to build them quickly
- Pre-existing legal right to work in Germany
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What We Do
ClientEarth is an environmental charity and organisation of activist lawyers dedicated to protecting life on Earth. They use the power of the law to create systemic change, addressing pressing environmental challenges by informing, implementing, and enforcing the law.
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