research communicator for outreach and engagement (Max Planck Institute in Germany)

excerpt from full listing at https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=67321

As a research communicator, your primary responsibility will be communicating the group's research activities and results externally, in close association with the MPIWG's central communication team. The working language of the group is English.

Your responsibilities:

• conceptualizing and implementing outreach strategies for ASTRA
• writing and editing content (for print, A/V, and digital media) to publicize ASTRA's research among non-specialist audiences
• monitoring, editing, and updating the digital content on ASTRA's website (such as profiles, projects, and event pages) and social media
• promoting and managing ASTRA's public events (conferences, colloquia, seminars, etc.)
• integrating ASTRA's public activities into the MPIWG's outreach and communication strategy

Your profile:

• bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.Sc.) in any discipline of the humanities; preference given to the historical disciplines
• experience in writing and editing content (for print, A/V, and digital media) for non-specialist audiences
• experience in managing various formats of public communication (e.g., poster design, podcasting, social media, etc.)
• proven skills and experience in project management
• IT skills in using Microsoft Office Suite applications; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and content management systems (e.g., Drupal, WordPress, Nuxt.js, etc.) would be an advantage
• native (or near-native) fluency in verbal and written English; a good knowledge of written German is desirable, though not strictly necessary
• experience of working in an international environment
• excellent organizational, communicational, and interpersonal skills