Various Freelance Opportunities in Communications / Events / Media Relations / Social Media
ICF/ICF Next
Ansprechpartner: Liselore Willems
Bonn, Deutschland
Medien- und EntertainmentBriefingsJournalismusNeue MedienBroadcast-NachrichtenPressearbeitPR-Strategie
Beschreibung
Job Description
Event Manager (Senior)Press Events, Workshops & Press Trips
Plan and coordinate press-focused events and activities, including press trips, workshops, background briefings, and press events linked to funded projects. The role covers end-to-end event logistics and coordination of press communication activities.
Ideally, the freelancer should be based in the Bonn area.
Support the organisation of press trips (e.g. to Brussels, Strasbourg, or other locations), including participant selection, participant communication, logistics (such as travel and accommodation where applicable), and the preparation of press kits and briefing materials.
Organise media workshops in the region, including participant selection, venue and catering arrangements, and the production or coordination of communication materials (e.g. background documents, presentations).
Organise background briefings across several German federal states, including location identification, logistical arrangements, catering, press invitations, and preparation of press kits.
Organise press events linked to funded projects, including maintaining an overview of projects and opportunities, securing participant involvement, coordinating press releases, managing logistics and catering, preparing press kits, and monitoring post-event coverage.
Support the organisation of press events or meetings involving senior-level institutional representatives in the region, including press invitations, targeted outreach to relevant journalists and editors, and media coverage monitoring.
Regional Media & Narrative Monitoring
Lead and support regional media relations and media intelligence activities by maintaining key media contacts, monitoring regional narratives, and contributing to the planning and execution of communication activities linked to regional topics and events.
Ideally, the freelancer would be based in the Bonn area.
Maintain and regularly update regionally relevant media contact lists and distribution lists (journalists and key multipliers) across multiple German federal states, including NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, and Saarland.
Conduct ongoing screening and review of regional media outlets to identify relevant stories, narratives, and opportunities for communication products.
Drive proactive thematic planning and propose a set of communication topics and events per year; participate in regular planning meetings.
Support press enquiries, contribute to press materials, and coordinate or guide communication actions in a team lead or senior advisory capacity.
Produce concise written summaries on the regional press situation and monitor regional policy developments with relevance at European level.
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Newsletter, Press Releases & Editorial Support
Mission / PurposeProvide German-language editorial production and editing services, including press newsletters, press releases, support for press enquiries, and concise written monitoring summaries with a strong regional focus.
Ideally, the freelancer would be based in the Bonn area.
Draft and distribute a bi-monthly regional press newsletter, including:
Collecting inputs from stakeholders across several German federal states.
Compiling and maintaining a schedule of relevant appointments and events.
Writing clear, engaging German-language content tailored to press audiences.
Supporting the acquisition of new newsletter subscribers.
Distributing the newsletter to established contact lists.
Draft press releases with clear regional relevance and tailored messaging.
Support responses to press enquiries by drafting and editing content and ensuring message consistency.
Conduct media monitoring and produce short written summaries of the press situation and relevant regional policy developments.
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Create content for social media channels, including copywriting and basic visuals or video editing, or coordinating these assets with relevant stakeholders.
Monitor social media platforms and relevant regional discussions to identify opportunities for content creation and engagement.
Participate in weekly planning meetings (as required) and contribute to the thematic planning of social media content and campaigns.
Identify and propose potential collaborations with content creators, including formats, opportunities, and potential partners.
Total of 45 working days.
Approximately 10 days per year on-site in the Bonn region; remainder delivered remotely.
Various roles can be combined if you have the right background, German should be at C2 level (native level) and English at C1 level. Minimum years of relevant work experience for all positions is 5 years.