Freelance Press and Public Relations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, write, and revise press releases based on provided briefs.

• Reach out to selected editorial offices and prepare concise media response reports as required.

• Assemble press kits, which include fact sheets, background texts, FAQs, and image materials with confirmed image rights.

• Collect and edit content for newsletters, selecting and editing appropriate images with verified usage rights.

• Fully produce each newsletter issue utilizing the existing Brevo template and prepare it for approval.

• Create social media editorial calendars and craft as well as design agreed-upon posts.

• Publish social media posts as necessary.

• Research and draft responses to press inquiries, ensuring proper documentation.

• Organize specific press events, including invitations, agendas, briefing notes, and background information.

• Develop concise checklists for press procedures.

• Organize and transfer all produced materials, followed by a final handover meeting.

• Independently deliver agreed-upon service packages totaling approximately 36 working days.

• Coordinate the scope, deliverables, deadlines, and fees for each service package.

• Submit monthly invoices based on daily work records assigned to the relevant service packages.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in press relations, public relations, or journalism.

• Proficient and clear written German.

• Ability to work independently and self-manage tasks.

• Strong references from previous roles.

• Experience with nonprofit organizations is a plus.

• Existing connections within editorial offices are advantageous.

• Familiarity with Jewish life and discussions around antisemitism is desirable.

• Experience with newsletter tools like Brevo is a bonus.

• Two work samples and two reference projects, including a contact person, must be submitted with the proposal.

• Indicate your hourly and/or daily rate; if providing a daily rate, please specify the number of hours included.

• Specify the desired service packages.

🏝️ Benefits

• Independent work utilizing your own equipment.

• Flexibility in choosing your work location and hours.

• A dedicated contact person for briefings, inquiries, and approvals.

• Access to corporate identity guidelines, templates, and boilerplates.

• Monthly invoicing based on daily work records.

• Potential travel and incidental expenses may be billed separately.