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Digital Communications Specialist (m/f/d)

We are hiring a Digital Communications Specialist (m/f/d) to join our dynamic communications team to support our brand, influencing and engagement goals to help achieve Transparency International’s vision of a world free from corruption.

A brilliant writer with creative flair and a strong understanding of how to tailor content for different digital platforms and optimise for search engines, you’ll be able to advise on approach and produce content for all of our channels, from blogs to social media – especially LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok – as well as create our regular email newsletter to supporters. You’ll also play a key part in collaborating with colleagues across our global movement to identify and gather compelling stories about our work fighting corruption.

This role would suit someone with at least five years of experience working on digital content or in digital marketing, who is proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and wants to use their creative skills and ideas to drive positive change.  

 

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS

Role purpose: The Digital Communications Specialist (m/f/d) will support our brand, influencing and engagement goals, advising on approach and producing content for all of our digital channels. They will proactively manage our blog and email newsletter, and develop our approach to story-gathering to show the impact of Transparency International’s movement. 
Team: Communications
Reporting line: Digital and brand lead
Salary band: according to TI-S internal salary structure; for this position corresponding to band PF2 salary starting EUR 42,000 gross per year depending on relevant experience
Starting date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract for a duration of two years. There is a prospect of extension subject to organisational need, proven performance and funding.
Working hours: Full time – 100%, 40 hours per week
Contract location: At our office in central Berlin. Hybrid within Germany also considered. All staff are required to spend a minimum of four days a month in the office.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Based in the Communications Team and reporting to the Brand and Digital lead, the Digital Communications Specialist will:

  • Design and deliver a range of strategic digital communications activity to support organisational brand, influencing and engagement goals, ensuring high quality outputs consistent with house style and digital best practice, in particular SEO.
  • Lead on the production of the weekly email newsletter, which highlights global examples of tackling corruption to supporters and the anti-corruption community, using insights to drive engagement.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across our global movement to identify compelling stories about our work fighting corruption, ensuring informed consent and gathering quotes, stories and visuals that can be repurposed across formats.
  • Manage the blog, Voices for Transparency, proactively generating ideas for content and writing and editing drafts, to ensure a consistent approach and regular flow of content that is integrated with broader digital activity and engagement goals.
  • Contribute to managing the organisation’s social media platforms (LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, X,  Facebook, YouTube), creating and adapting content, including written posts, graphics using Canva and short-form videos such as Reels, TikTok, Shorts
  • Contribute to monitoring, measuring and reporting on social media performance using native and third party analytics tools (e.g., Meta, Google Analytics, Falcon), including making recommendations on how to improve.
  • Contribute to broader digital strategy and the effective operation of the Communications function by supporting on other tasks as required.  

Candidate profile

To succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following criteria. We recognise that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

  • 5+ years relevant experience in developing and delivering digital communications activity across online, email and social media to support organisational brand and engagement goals. Experience working within an NGO on political, economic, environmental or human rights issues is desirable.
  • Degree and/or professional qualification in communications, social science, administration, journalism, economics, management, or another relevant field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to native speaker standard in English required. An additional language, in particular French, Spanish and/or Arabic is an asset. 
  • A strong understanding of SEO, keyword planning and tailoring content to different platforms and audiences
  • Experience in using a CMS (such as Craft), experience in content creation (eg using Canva and Adobe), and simple video creation and editing.
  • Desirable - experience using web and social media analytics to measure and report impact, familiarity with Google ads.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with cultural awareness and political sensitivity
  • Commitment to Transparency International’s values and mission 

What we offer

By joining  Transparency International candidates can expect:

  • the opportunity to become part of the leading global movement against corruption and make a positive contribution to Transparency International’s mission to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrit
  • a role with purpose, working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic experts, driven and united by the desire to fight corruption and achieve significant and large-scale replicable impact
  • a dynamic, flexible and international working environment with colleagues representing 45+ different nationalities
  • a high degree of collaboration and autonomy in a lean and agile organisation with streamlined decision-making processes and a shared leadership culture with servant leadership philosophy
  • opportunities to learn and grow, including regular Show & Tell meetings and visits by external experts 

Staff at TI-S enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits package designed for staff well-being and work life balance, incl.:

  • a relocation package incl. sponsorship of work permit if needed and eligible
  • financial contribution to German language classes
  • generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
  • Remote-hybrid working model from within Germany
  • the possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (currently for up to 10 working days at a time for a maximum of 20 working days per calendar year)
  • Friday afternoons alternately free or meeting-free during the summer months
  • Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals
  • reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
  • Mental wellbeing and counselling support by OpenUp
  • a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF file, via the online recruitment system clicking on the button ‘Apply Online’.

Closing date for external applications is September 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM CET.

Only applications duly completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.

Transparency International is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures and backgrounds. Existing permission to work in Germany is not a selection criterion and TI-S supports successful candidates in the process for applying for a work permit, if needed.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we do not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, colour or ethnic background, religious belief, sex, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation, marital or family status, age or ability. We kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.

DISCLAIMER

Please note that Transparency International does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment and selection process (whether at application, processing, testing, interviewing, traveling or otherwise), nor does Transparency International require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. Transparency International will also not ask you to join any group or account on social media or elsewhere.

FURTHER INFORMATION

To learn more about Transparency International please visit our website and follow us on social media:

Website:       https://www.transparency.org

Twitter:          https://twitter.com/anticorruption

LinkedIn:       https://www.linkedin.com/company/transparency-international/

Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/transparency_international/

Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/TransparencyInternational