Dena’s mission is to contribute to the success of the energy transition. As a center of expertise for applied energy transition and climate protection, it supports the federal government in achieving its energy and climate policy goals. To this end, it brings together partners from politics, business, academia, and all sectors of society. Both nationally and internationally, dena develops solutions for climate neutrality and puts them into practice.
Your Responsibilities
The focus of the role is on designing and implementing communication initiatives for the SET Hub, dena’s national startup project. As a Communications Manager at the SET Hub, you will operate at the intersection of communications, energy startups, innovation, politics, and the energy industry.
You will develop complex communication concepts and strategies, and oversee and manage their implementation in the areas of startups and new business ventures, the energy transition and climate protection, as well as technological and business model innovations in the energy and cleantech sectors.
You will further develop and refine digital formats and designs, ranging from project websites to social media and video content. In doing so, you will work closely with internal teams and external service providers to refine content in a way that is editorially sound, impactful, and budget-optimized.
You will actively drive the growth of the SET Hub community and develop measures to increase the reach and visibility of the project and its results.
You will confidently coordinate communication activities and align content and formats both within dena and with stakeholders and project partners.
Using your communication skills and creative experience, you will advise your colleagues on the projects regarding the planning of communication activities and oversee their operational implementation.
You will be responsible for responding to project-related inquiries from trade media and identifying relevant editorial teams to ensure targeted placement of project results and innovations from the SET Hub.
You will assist with the organizational implementation of national and international events (in-person and virtual) in this field in collaboration with our events team.
You will supervise and guide student workers in the area of startups and innovations with regard to content.
This is a full-time position, initially limited to two years with the option of permanent employment.
Your Profile
A college degree, ideally with a focus on communications
At least 2 years of practical experience in corporate communications and/or at an agency and/or in journalism and/or at a startup
Experience in communications/PR/marketing with a focus on startups and innovation
Excellent writing skills and a strong command of the German and English languages, combined with quick comprehension and political tact
Strategic thinking and creativity in the design and implementation of integrated communication initiatives
Basic experience with graphic design and video tools (e.g., Canva) and content management systems for websites (e.g., Typo3)
Knowledge of national and international energy and climate policy, as well as project management, is desirable
Very good team, communication, and negotiation skills
High level of motivation, commitment, reliability, and resilience
Benefits
Family-friendly and flexible work schedules, including part-time options
Flexible hours and remote work (up to 60% possible)
30 days of vacation
5 additional days of paid leave for sick children
Attractive work locations in Berlin with ergonomic workstations
Reimbursement for the Deutschlandticket
Annual training and professional development opportunities and annual employee reviews
Workplace wellness initiatives and health days
Sharing in the company’s success
Contribution to the company pension plan
We offer a respectful, collegial, and open work environment. With our technical expertise, we’re working together to advance the energy transition and continuously expand our knowledge. We are committed to the German Sustainability Code with the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2030.