Consultant Strategic Communications (m​/f​/d

Unternehmensbeschreibung

Kekst CNC is an international strategic communications advisory firm that specializes in protecting and enhancing reputations. From 15 offices around the globe, our team of over 300 professionals provides expert communications counsel, informed by judgment, insights and data-led analysis. We apply our communications expertise across high-stakes corporate, financial, and political matters, helping businesses communicate effectively through periods of disruption, transformation and growth.

Kekst CNC is part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the worlds leading communications groups, bringing together creativity, media, data and technology to help clients drive growth and transformation. As part of Publicis Groupe, we benefit from the scale, expertise and connectivity of a global network, while maintaining the specialist focus and entrepreneurial culture of our own business.

We are looking for a Consultant (m/f/d) to join our Berlin team with proven Public Affairs experience and a strong affinity for politics/regulation, crisis communications, and special situations. You will work on complex, integrated projects across different sectors where business, politics, regulation, media and public opinion intersect.

This role suits a curious and hands-on adviser who can turn fast-moving political and regulatory developments into clear implications, compelling narratives and practical recommendations for clients. While Public Affairs will be a core part of the role, you will also work across a broad range of strategic communications assignments, including corporate communications, reputation management, crisis and issues management, transaction and special situations work.

We are looking for someone who enjoys variety and is excited to support clients wherever their most important communications challenges arise.

• Advise clients in high-stakes situations:
  Support senior clients on political and regulatory scrutiny, crisis and issues management and other situations that may affect reputation or license to operate.
• Analyze politics and regulation:
  Monitor and assess political, legislative and regulatory developments; identify risks and opportunities; and translate complex information into concise, actionable advice.
• Build credible strategies, narratives and content:
  Develop high-quality communications strategies, materials and plans for political, media and corporate audiences.
• Contribute to growth:
  Support proposals and pitches and help strengthen our Public Affairs and special situations offer in Germany and internationally.

• Around 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, and / or in a political institution / an association / or a comparable advisory environment.
• Demonstrable experience of the German political and regulatory landscape; exposure to EU-level issues is an advantage.
• Experience in one or two of the following areas: political and regulatory analysis, stakeholder engagement, advocacy or campaigning, crisis and issues management, transaction communications, reputation management or corporate communications.
• The judgement and composure to work on sensitive, fast-moving and confidential mandates and a genuine interest in working across a broad spectrum of projects.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate political, regulatory and societal developments into business and communications implications.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, with the ability to make complex topics clear, concise and compelling for senior audiences.
• Excellent written and spoken German skills as well as fluent English.

• A place to make an impact:
  Work on complex, high-profile mandates in Germany and internationally, with meaningful responsibility from the outset.
• A place to grow:
  Our offering includes substantial training modules, an office exchange programme and a hybrid home office model. Additionally, you will be assigned a Professional Development Advisor.
• An international environment:
  Collaborate with colleagues and clients across our global network while being an integral part of our Berlin (and German) team.
• A competitive package:
  Competitive salary and bonus scheme, company pension programme, employee assistance programme, Deutschlandticket Job and additional benefits.

Kekst CNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable EU, national or local law.