Public Engagement Specialist, Press&Media/Strategic Content Specialist

The U.S. Mission in Germany is one of the largest U.S. Diplomatic Missions in the world, due in large to its vital geographical situation, its political, and commercial importance in Europe. The U.S. Mission comprises the Embassy in Berlin and five consulates in Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Leipzig. We at the U.S. Department of State value a culture of equal opportunity in our teams and throughout our work. We are curious, passionate, collaborative, and sincere. Our daily efforts contribute to the support of the German-American partnership, making amazing things happen.

Application Deadline : Sunday, August 23, 2026

Responsibilities

In the position of Press and Media/Strategic Content Specialist you would oversee online public engagement through Consulate General Leipzig’s digital properties (social media, mobile) and press and media operations, promoting understanding of and support for U.S. policy. Part of the responsibilities are the selection and production of strategic content in English and German for distribution in multiple digital and traditional formats to German audience groups in the Leipzig consular district. You would develop policies, procedures, and guidelines for the Consulate’s use of evolving digital technologies and for external Consulate communication in crisis situations. Furthermore coordinating Public Diplomacy (PD) strategic planning, audience research, and program evaluation and measurement.

This position serves as chief advisor to Consulate General Leipzig on policy advocacy through media engagement. Responsibilities are to identify long-term trends and emerging policy-relevant issues and advise the Consul General and Mission Germany PD leadership on strategies for promoting accurate, balanced German press and media coverage in the consular district of U.S. foreign policy and American interests. Furthermore monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on German press and media coverage of issues in the consular district of importance to the United States. You would build productive relationships with influential press and media professionals in the consular district, including media owners, editors, producers, and journalists as well as developing and coordinating media tours and journalist training and exchange programs.

Qualifications

You have a university degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, or Business. Furthermore you were able to gain work experience in a media outlet, international organization, government, or the private sector. You have also experience in communications, journalism, or public relations and experience in designing and executing multimedia campaigns in digital formats.

What we offer

We offer an excellent international environment, an attractive compensation package, German Social Security, a performance-related bonus system, an employer-sponsored pension scheme, paid public holidays – both German and U.S. holidays, and generous vacation entitlements. More information concerning the benefits of working for the U.S. Mission Germany can be found on our website.