Press & Policy Officer

Position description

The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting, preserving, and defending media freedom and professional journalism across Europe. Based in Leipzig, Germany, ECPMF operates as a European co-operative.

ECPMF leads the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) in partnership with six other organisations, a programme financed by the European Commission. We are seeking a Press & Policy Officer to join our communication team and help publicise our work under MFRR and other projects, develop policy responses, and strengthen our advocacy efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote the organisation’s work by drafting and disseminating newsletters, press releases, interviews, and other outreach materials.
• Coordinate and expand media coverage of the organisation’s activities, ensuring timely responses to press inquiries.
• Develop and draft policy responses and advocacy outputs, including statements, open letters, submissions to international organisations, and mission briefings.
• Support the communication needs of other ECPMF, NED, and MFRR activities, including events, missions, and protection initiatives.
• Maintain and update content on the organisation’s websites.

Qualifications

• Academic background in social sciences, journalism, PR, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• At least two years of professional experience in a communications role; experience within civil society is an advantage.
• Proficiency with content-management systems, mailing lists, databases,  and Google Workspace tools.
• Strong writing skills, including creating copy and proofreading/editing.
• Proven English language skills (C1-C2); additional languages (especially German and Russian) are an advantage.
• Quick and precise understanding of political issues and a strong commitment to press and media freedom.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in cultivating relationships with journalists.
• Flexibility, creativity, and resilience in daily work.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• Salary based on the German public collective agreement TVL 12 (gross salary 3780 – 4050 EUR depending on experience).
• Contract with a possible option for extension.
• 30 days of leave per calendar year in addition to public holidays.
• Individual training budget.
• Possibility to travel as necessary.
• A strong and highly motivated team.
• Work from home in Germany, with at least three office days per week in Leipzig
• A mission worth fighting for.

We encourage applications from candidates who can perform the essential functions of this role even if they do not meet all our desired qualifications, particularly those from backgrounds underrepresented in the media freedom field.

Application instructions

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