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ABOUT THE ROLE

Transparency International is currently seeking a Media and Communications Manager (m/f/d) to join our Communications team and lead the organisation’s press office function. The role combines developing strategy with hands‑on delivery, supporting Transparency International’s influencing priorities and boosting its reputation in a complex global media environment. 

This role also line manages Communications and Media Specialists, supporting their development and day‑to‑day work, and working closely with them to deliver joined‑up media and communications activity that strengthens influencing campaigns and builds public engagement. 

The Media and Communications Manager works closely with the Head of Communications and with colleagues across the organisation, ensuring high standards, political sensitivity and consistency across media outputs. This role would suit an experienced media and communications professional with at least seven years of relevant experience, who is motivated to use their expertise to strengthen Transparency International’s influencing work and help drive positive change.

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS

Role Purpose: The Media and Communications Manager (m/f/d) provides expert advice on organisational media strategy, leads the press office function and line manages Communications and Media Specialists to deliver high‑quality media and communications activity in support of Transparency International’s brand, influencing and engagement goals.
Team: Communications.
Band: PF3 
Reporting Line: Head of Communications.
Starting Date: November 2026.
Contract Duration: We offer an initial fixed-term contract of two years. There is a prospect of extension subject to organisational need, performance and funding.
Salary Band: According to TI‑S internal salary structure; this position is aligned with band PF3, with a salary range of EUR 55.600–75.000 gross per year. Final salary placement will be determined based on the number of years of relevant professional experience. 
Working Hours: full time [100%; 40 hours per week] 
Location: Hybrid within Germany. All staff are required to spend a minimum of four days a month in our office in Berlin.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

As part of the Communications Team and reporting to the Head of Communications, the Media and Communications Manager will: 

  • Lead the press office function, overseeing planning, workflows, processes and tools to ensure consistent, high‑quality media engagement and outputs 
  • Design and deliver an insights‑led media strategy in support of organisational brand, influencing and engagement goals, aligned with wider communications objectives 
  • Provide line management to Communications and Media Specialists, including workload planning, coaching, performance management and professional development 
  • Lead media responses to manage organisational reputation, including assessing risk, advising on approach, developing reactive lines and delivering crisis communications 
  • Advise programme and advocacy colleagues on media approaches, and design and deliver strategic media activity to support campaigns, thought leadership and key research outputs (e.g. the Corruption Perceptions Index) 
  • Collaborate with chapters across the Transparency International movement, advising on media responses to emerging threats and reputational risks and identifying opportunities for collective impact 
  • Be responsible for media monitoring, analysis and reporting, using insights to inform strategy and decision‑making 
  • Keep abreast of the global media landscape, identifying proactive and reactive opportunities to position Transparency International effectively 
  • Design and deliver media training and guidance, supporting spokespeople to prepare for interviews and providing constructive feedback 
  • Contribute to the effective functioning of the Communications team, including supporting planning, coordination and deputising for the Head of Communications as required 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

In order to succeed in this role, candidates will ideally bring: 

  • At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in media and/or strategic communications, including developing organisational media strategies and managing reputation 
  • Practical experience managing a press office function, including overseeing workflows, processes, monitoring and reporting, and working with media tools and suppliers 
  • Experience line managing or providing structured guidance and oversight to communications professionals 
  • Excellent writing and editing skills in English, to native speaker level, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear and compelling media narratives 
  • Excellent news judgement and knowledge of global and regional media landscapes and relevant press contacts 
  • Experience advising on reputation management and crisis communications 
  • Experience designing and delivering media training and supporting spokespeople 
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment 
  • Political awareness, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work diplomatically and sensitively in an international context 
  • 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 integrity 
  • 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 

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

  • 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 
  • Possibility of Work from Abroad for periods of time (up to 30 working days per calendar year) 
  • Friday afternoons alternately free or meeting-free during the summer months 
  • Pluxee Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals 
  • Reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club 
  • Public transport subsidy (Deutschlandticket) 
  • Mental wellbeing and counselling support by OpenUp 
  • 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 clicking on the button ‘Apply Online’. 

Closing date for applications is July 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM 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