Junior Project Communications Manager - Business Support and Policy Team mfd

sPro sustainableprojects is a consultancy specialized in the coordination of transnational projects mostly funded by the European Commission. Our topical focus lies in projects dealing with the sustainable use of the sea. We run the permanent secretariat of the SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth and act as coordinators of the EU Mission Ocean in the Baltic and North Sea. SUBMARINER is the cooperation platform for actors/initiatives across the Baltic Sea Region and beyond who promote innovative and sustainable uses of marine resources.

We have a longterm portfolio of over 25 largescale projects and operate with an extensive network of trusted cooperation partners from all European countries encompassing research industry business development NGOs and the public sector.We currently have 35 employees coming from a wide range of different academic backgrounds with more than 15 different nationalities.

The Business Support and Policy Team supports startups in finding the knowledge and resources they need to realise their innovative solutions and sell them on the market. We develop educational resources and facilitate the exchange of information to foster collaborative initiatives that promote the sustainable development of blue bioresources. Through our accelerator we offer startups and SMEs mentoring networking and knowledge brokerage. Furthermore we manage BlueBioMatch a matchmaking platform for technology searchers and providers to connect exchange and grow. On the platform stakeholders can find projects products and opportunities as well as mentorship in the field of the blue bioeconomy.

Tasks

• Planning and implementing communications and dissemination strategies and activities in the framework of EUfunded projects across different topics (business support marine policy blue innovation shipping and ports etc.).
• Planning organising and participating in meetings and events (inperson & online) overseeing logistics and technical support when necessary.
• Converting reports and other project content into understandable articles abstracts presentations animations etc. for our various media channels.
• Content design and optimisation of the appearance and content of our various websites (text images graphics podcasts video) social media accounts (LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok) and other communications content.
• Supporting communication and community management of BlueBioMatch SUBMARINER Networks community platform where innovators researchers businesses NGOs and anyone passionate about our oceans and seas can connect collaborate and innovate.
• Ensuring that project communication is coherent and feeds into the companylevel communication strategy.

Requirements

• Relevant university degree.
• 23 years relevant work experience ideally working in EU projects and/or relevant industry sectors.
• Excellent English with proven writing skills. Additional languages (especially advanced German) are a plus.
• Proven ability in project communications management and verbal communication.
• Digital native with good knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Word Excel Powerpoint) CMS (esp. WordPress) collaboration tools (e.g. Miro Airtable) and able to create attractive digital content (Canva InDesign).
• Able to travel occasionally in Europe to cohost or participate in project meetings and events.

Benefits

• A meaningful job in a very dynamically evolving environment where you contribute to restoring our Seas and Oceans and promoting a sustainable blue economy.
• An interesting multicultural international and diverse team.
• Individual career development including targeted training activities.
• A beautiful loft office in Berlin.
• Up to three home office days per week; flexible working hours and holiday regulations (by arrangement).
• Regular overall team retreats to promote internal knowledge transfer generate shared ideas and strengthen the working atmosphere.
• Participation in project meetings/conferences in interesting places across Europe.
• Annual salary range of 3850K depending on experience.