Head of Communications

at  Apolitical Foundation

We are looking for a clear, concise and engaging communicator to join our small, Berlin-based team as Head of Communications. You will be a critical member of our senior team, responsible for developing and executing communications strategies to enhance our visibility, impact, and networks. This role requires a politically savvy thinker who always puts the audience at the center. The ideal candidate will possess sound knowledge of politics and democracy as well as media and social media strategies.

REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a clear, concise and engaging style.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to see the “big picture” while managing day-to-day communications activities.
• Robust understanding of politics and democracy, with the ability to stay ahead of trends and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Proven record of building and maintaining relationships with journalists and partners.
• Leadership skills with the capacity to foster a collaborative and results- and data-driven working environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Networking aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Good judgment and sensitivities when communicating with different cultures.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Notion, Wix and Canva, with a focus on presentation and data analysis tools.

ABOUT US

At the Apolitical Foundation, we’re on a mission to update political leadership for the 21st century through a worldwide non-partisan movement. We work to empower excellence and representation in political leadership and to reimagine the role of political leader so that current and aspiring leaders have the skills, mindsets and support they need to deliver for people and the planet. You can read about our work at https://www.apolitical.foundation/.

Our values are:

• Hope: We believe in the power of government, political leaders, and democracy as a force for good.
• Pragmatism: Supporting political leadership requires evidence, clear communication and compromise.
• Inclusion: If you don’t see it, you can’t be it. Non-partisanship, diversity and local context are must-haves.
• Excellence: We must identify, spotlight and strive for excellence in ourselves, our partners and our political leaders.
• Integrity: High ethical standards across all aspects of operations and programming are essential.
• Audacity: We, with others, can accomplish big, challenging tasks; if we don’t, who will?
• Joy: We can do hard things with joy, in fact, it might be the only way to.

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