Digital Communications and Outreach Assistant (fmd)

Job description

The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is a non‑profit organisation dedicated to promoting preserving and defending media freedom and professional journalism across Europe. Based in Leipzig Germany ECPMF operates as a European co‑operative.

The Digital Communications and Outreach Assistant will support the Communications Officer and the wider ECPMF team in most of the external communication activities. This role focuses on social media management, digital content creation and community engagement to strengthen ECPMFs visibility and impact.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong digital communication skills, creativity and a passion for press freedom to gain hands‑on experience in an international NGO environment.

Responsibilities

• Social Media and Digital Content: Assist in creating, managing and scheduling posts for ECPMF’s social media channels, and support the creation of engaging multimedia content (graphics, short videos, visuals) in line with ongoing campaigns, advocacy work and events.
• Outreach and Community Engagement: Assist in maintaining and updating mailing lists and preparing newsletters; engage with journalists, partners and stakeholders online to help grow ECPMF’s digital community.
• Events and Campaigns: Assist in preparing promotional materials for events, webinars and campaigns, and support live coverage (live‑tweeting, short video clips, stories, etc.) during online and offline events.
• Website and Analytics: Support in uploading and formatting content on the ECPMF website and the MFRR site as needed, and help track and analyse website and social media performance using analytics tools.

Your profile

Essential

• Ongoing or completed studies in communications, journalism, media, international relations or a related field.
• Proven experience with social media management and content creation tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe, Hootsuite).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good understanding of digital storytelling and audience engagement.
• Organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Interest in press freedom, media rights and wider European civil society issues.

Desirable

• Knowledge of analytics tools (Google Analytics, native social media insights).
• Basic video editing skills.
• Working knowledge of German.
• Experience with WordPress or similar CMS.

What you can expect from us

• A part‑time position within an international and mission‑driven organisation.
• Salary based on the German public collective agreement TVL 8 (gross salary 1.660 - 1.780 EUR depending on experience).
• 30 days of leave (based on a 5‑day week) per calendar year in addition to public holidays.
• Individual training budget.
• Possibility to travel as necessary.
• Opportunities to develop professional skills in communications, advocacy and digital media.
• The possibility to work remotely.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Additional infos

Please upload a sample of your work.

Workplace

Leipzig / remote in Germany

How to Apply

Please use the application form below.

Deadline

09 January 2026

Selection process

Week 3‑4 2026

Interviews

1‑5 February 2026

Contract duration

Limited until 31 October 2027.

About us

The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is a non‑profit organisation that was founded in Leipzig Germany in 2015. It operates on the basis of the European Charter on Freedom of the Press and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

The vision of the Centre is a society where media freedom enables open discourse and everyone can seek, receive and impart information.

ECPMFs mission is to promote, preserve and defend media freedom. We do this by monitoring violations, providing practical support and engaging diverse stakeholders across Europe.

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