Freelance Copywriter / Editor - Bonn

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Berlin, DEU
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Senior level
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The Role
The role involves drafting bi-monthly newsletters and press releases in German, handling press inquiries, and conducting media monitoring with regional relevance.
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Copywriter / Editor (Senior)

Newsletter, Press Releases & Editorial Support

Mission / Purpose

Provide German-language editorial production and editing services, including press newsletters, press releases, support for press enquiries, and concise written monitoring summaries with a strong regional focus.

Ideally, the freelancer would be based in the Bonn area.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draft and distribute a bi-monthly regional press newsletter, including:
    • Collecting inputs from stakeholders across several German federal states.
    • Compiling and maintaining a schedule of relevant appointments and events.
    • Writing clear, engaging German-language content tailored to press audiences.
    • Supporting the acquisition of new newsletter subscribers.
    • Distributing the newsletter to established contact lists.
  • Draft press releases with clear regional relevance and tailored messaging.
  • Support responses to press enquiries by drafting and editing content and ensuring message consistency.
  • Conduct media monitoring and produce short written summaries of the press situation and relevant regional policy developments.
Deliverables / Outputs (examples)
  • Newsletter editions, press releases, Q&A documents or draft responses to press enquiries, media monitoring summaries, and edited communication materials.
Work Setup
  • Total of 45 working days.
Must-Have Requirements
  • Native or mother-tongue level German with strong editorial writing skills (writing-intensive role).
  • Strong professional English.
  • Proven experience writing and editing content for press or institutional audiences.
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Right to Work, Location & Sponsorship 
We welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in the world. For roles located in the UK, Belgium, Spain, or Germany, applicants must: 

  • Hold the right to work in the country where the role is based, or be eligible for visa sponsorship, which we may consider on a case-by-case basis, and 

  • Be physically present in that country by their first day of employment (or able to relocate beforehand). 

Unless stated otherwise, relocation support is not automatically provided. 

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Berlin Germany (DU01)

Skills Required

  • Native or mother-tongue level German with strong editorial writing skills
  • Strong professional English
  • Proven experience writing and editing content for press or institutional audiences

ICF Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICF and has not been reviewed or approved by ICF.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage appears comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options plus dental and vision coverage. Mental-health support is also emphasized through an EAP offering therapy and coaching sessions alongside other wellbeing resources.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match with immediate vesting, which strengthens the long-term value of the package. An employee stock purchase plan is also described as available, adding another savings/ownership pathway.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-building benefits include fertility/surrogacy and adoption reimbursements and additional support services for parents. These programs broaden the total rewards proposition beyond base pay.

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