Various freelance opportunities in Media, PR, Events and Communications public sector
ICF/ICF Next
Ansprechpartner: Liselore Willems
Bonn, Deutschland
Medien- und EntertainmentRundfunkBriefingsJournalismusNeue MedienStanzpresseBroadcast-NachrichtenPublic AffairsMedien und PrintCopywritingFremdsprachenkorrespondenzPressearbeitPR-Strategie
Beschreibung
Copywriter / Editor (Senior)
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Event Manager (Senior)
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Work Setup
All roles would be 45 working days, there could be a possibility to "combine" various assignments depending on your background. A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience is needed for each role, German native level (C2) and English C1 level.
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.
Newsletter editions, press releases, Q&A documents or draft responses to press enquiries, media monitoring summaries, and edited communication materials.
Native or mother-tongue level German with strong editorial writing skills (writing-intensive role).
Strong professional English.
Proven experience writing and editing content for press or institutional audiences.
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Freelance Social Media Manager:
Mission / PurposeSupport and strengthen the digital presence of the client by creating and managing regionally relevant social media content, contributing to content planning, and identifying collaboration opportunities with content creators.
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.
Provide advice on communication opportunities to increase the reach and impact of regional social media content.
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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.
Event plans, run-of-show documents, invitation and participant lists, logistics plans, press kits, participant management materials, and post-event coverage summaries.
Total of 45 working days.
Approximately 10 days per year on-site in the Bonn region; remainder delivered remotely.