Associate Director Public & Government Affairs

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Associate Director Public & Government Affairs

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At Edelman, we are Trust Makers.

We are a global, independently owned communications agency that builds and strengthens trust between people, brands, businesses, and organizations. Our 6,000 employees across more than 60 offices develop communication strategies that build trust, enabling our clients to lead and act with confidence.

Edelman’s Public & Government Affairs team consists of experienced advisors, including former government officials, political consultants, policy and legislative experts, lawyers, economists, and industry specialists.

Drawing on experience at national, regional, and global levels, they help our clients better understand and effectively engage with governmental and regulatory processes. We support companies in successfully navigating the environment of government, politics, legislation, and public perception in order to build trust and secure success. Our teams are rooted locally while also collaborating across borders, offering regional and global perspectives across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

We are looking for an Associate Director Public & Government Affairs (f/m/d) to join our Berlin office at the earliest possible date.

Associate Directors serve as the primary or secondary point of contact for clients and are independently responsible for strategy development. They stay on top of relevant legislative and regulatory issues, advise clients on political positioning opportunities, and support them in their public affairs activities. They actively contribute to new business development and lead pitch teams. Associate Directors report to the Director and manage Account Managers and Account Executives.

What you can expect:

• Advising clients on political strategies and political positioning

• Serving as the primary or secondary contact on various client projects

• Responsibility for the day-to-day management of several client accounts in close collaboration with the Directors and our Managing Director

• Actively supporting new business growth and operationally leading pitches, presentations, or other business development initiatives

• Independently developing statements, position papers, briefings, and strategic documents

• Working closely with other Edelman Germany practices, and especially with the Public Affairs teams in Brussels, London, and Washington, D.C.

• Supporting the development of thought leadership pieces and political analyses

• Analyzing and monitoring current legislative procedures and political developments at the federal, state, and municipal levels

• Representing the Public & Government Affairs practice at industry and networking events in Berlin’s political sphere

• Leading and developing junior and mid-level team members, including coaching and guidance

• Enthusiasm and motivation to help further build Edelman’s Public & Government Affairs practice in Germany

What you bring:

• At least 6 years of proven success in Public Affairs, preferably through experience in a public affairs consultancy, work in parliamentary offices, ministries, or NGOs

• An existing working-level network within ministries, the German Bundestag, and political organizations

• A proactive mindset, strong curiosity, and a consistently positive attitude

• Strong interest in and deep understanding of global geopolitical issues or specific regional policy matters

• Excellent client service and communication skills; ability to independently lead projects and communicate effectively with client teams and senior executives by phone, email, and in person

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Enjoyment of teamwork, a results-oriented mindset, and the ability to develop efficient processes

• Outstanding writing and editorial skills with the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and high-quality content

• Digital fluency in using social and digital tools and platforms to support public affairs activities

• Strong leadership skills to motivate, inspire, and guide teams

• Ability to resolve conflicts constructively within teams or with clients and stakeholders

• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Master’s degree

What we offer:

• Our hybrid working model gives you full flexibility regarding working hours and location (within Germany)

• Free choice between Apple and Microsoft products

• Sustainability as a core part of our corporate strategy, driven by our Green Team

• To help you unwind after work, you can use our free premium subscription to the CALM app, including a wide range of meditation offerings and more

• Every employee receives a ChatGPT license as well as appropriate training to make our work more efficient and future-oriented

Interested?
Then please apply, stating your salary expectations and earliest possible start date. We look forward to getting to know you!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.