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<h1>Director of Communications (m/f/div)</h1>
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                The Hertie School in Berlin prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in 
                government, business, and civil society. The school offers master's programmes, 
                executive education and doctoral programmes, distinguished by interdisciplinary 
                and practice-oriented teaching, as well as outstanding research. Its extensive 
                international network positions it as an ambassador of good governance, 
                characterised by public debate and engagement. The school was founded in 2003 
                by the Hertie Foundation, which remains its major funder. The Hertie School is 
                accredited by the state and the German Science Council.
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<p>The Hertie School seeks to fill the following position as soon as possible: </p>
            <p><strong>Director of Communications (m/f/div) </strong></p>
            <p> on a full-time basis (40 hours/week)</p>
            <p> As a rule, the initial contract will be set for a two year period with the option of a 
                permanent contract thereafter. The position reports directly to the Acting President 
            of the Hertie School, Professor Mark Hallerberg, PhD.</p>
            <h2>Your tasks:</h2>
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                <li>Lead the communications team of the Hertie School, including the 
                 organization of signature events such as graduation and the opening of the 
                 Academic Year 
             </li><li>Develop and execute an internal and external communications strategy that 
                 promotes the Hertie School's mission of active engagement for the common 
                 good - promoting the work of our faculty and students in research, teaching 
                 and outreach activities
             </li><li>Promote the work of the university through regular media appearances, and 
                 maintain a comprehensive database of key stakeholders
             </li><li>Oversee and manage the communications and marketing budget
             </li><li>Provide strategic input into a major cross-European initiative where the Hertie 
                 School takes the lead on communications
             </li><li>Actively cooperate with stakeholders and departments across the Hertie 
                 School, such as faculty, Centres of Competence, Executive Education, 
             Recruitment and Admissions, students, and alumni</li>
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         <h2>Your profile:</h2>
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             <li>Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
             </li><li>7+ years of professional experience in directly relevant areas, including several 
                 years of team leadership experience
             </li><li>We expect an excellent understanding of:
                
                    </li><li>all relevant communications channels, including knowledge of the 
                     national and international media landscape and social media
                 </li><li>all relevant marketing channels, tools and campaigns;
                 </li><li>higher education in an international context</li>
              
         <li>High interest in public policy and profound knowledge of the relevant debates, 
             forums and actors at the national, European and global levels
         </li><li>Strong network among journalists and media outlets
         </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills and creativity
         </li><li>Strong project management skills, including the ability to work independently 
             and to manage team plus multiple ongoing projects
         </li><li>Excellent communication and writing skills at near native level in both English 
             and German
         </li><li>High proficiency with standard software applications and database 
         management</li>
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     <h2>We offer:</h2>
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        <li>A stimulating international working environment and a challenging variety of 
            tasks
        </li><li>Flexible working hours within the framework of the legal requirements
        </li><li>30 days paid holiday per year
        </li><li>Training opportunities
        </li><li>Job ticket for public transport
        </li><li>Roof terrace for common team breaks</li>
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<p>To submit your application, please click the Apply 
        button below.</p>
        <p>For further questions, please contact Acting President 
        Mark Hallerberg.</p>
        <p>The deadline for the submission of applications is 27 
         September 2021. The Hertie School will review 
         applications that include a letter of motivation, a 
         current curriculum vitae, salary expectations and 
     relevant certificates. Strict confidentiality is assured.</p><p>
 
 
 
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