Research Communication Manager (m/f/x)

HPI is recognized as one of the leading university institutes for computer science (www. hpi. de). Our goal is to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty with excellent research and practice-oriented teaching in computer science. At HPI, we are convinced that excellence is created when knowledge from different disciplines is collaboratively combined to create responsible and pioneering solutions for the future. In our research clusters "Systems," "Data and AI," "Foundations," "Digital Health," "Security," and "Business and Society" researchers from various disciplines work together on topics relevant to solving the challenges facing society.

The Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI offers a computer science engineering degree program that is unique in Germany. The Path To Power Project Is Studying The Changing Nature Politics And Political Information With a Global Focus. Our Project Is Funded By The German Development Agency (GIZ) With The Aim Of Producing Insights That Can Lead To Political Innovation And, As Such, Communicating The Ideas Of Our Research Outside Of Academia Is a Core Goal Of The Project.

As Part Of This Effort, We Are Currently Seeking aResearch Communication Manager (m/f/x) for our location in Potsdam. The position is fixed term and full time for the period of two years(with the possibility of extension for another two years).

Are you deeply engaged in current political and social issues, such as online misinformation, technological surveillance, political instability, and inequality? Do you hold a degree in a social science field such as politics, communications, sociology or similar? Do you have experience creating textual and audio-visual content for online dissemination? Would you feel fulfilled interfacing with academics researching technology, power and politics and working to disseminate their ideas to a non-academic audience? If so, we invite your application to join the Path to Power: 2024 team at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) at the University of Potsdam.

Your future tasks Develop and manage the project’s media, communication and engagement planPlan, maintain and create content for our dissemination channels, including our project website and social media channelsRegularly interface with our team of academic researchers to stay abreast of their work and creating (with their input and oversight) regular relevant content based on their ongoing research. This could include things like:

Interviewing team members and creating and posting videos based on that contentCreating visual infographic content based on researcher collected data or findingsWriting blog posts, reports and/or press releases based on the research ideas of team membersReaching out to journalists, policy makers, industry organisations and NGOs who might be interested in our research work and acting as an interface to provide them the information they need in the format they need itHosting recording, editing and disseminating a podcast with team members and our research contactsThe ideal candidate does not have to be able to do all these things.

The ideal candidate should look at this list, think that they can do some of them, and be interested to take up and refine other ideas, as well as generating their own similar ideas for disseminating academic research in novel and engaging formats to traditional as well as novel audiences. Manage comments and other interactions with our online channelsActing, if necessary for team efficiency, as an editor or creator of relevant content led by other team members, e. g.

adapting or creating an infographic for a presentation, or helping manage recorded interview dataAssisting, if necessary, in relevant aspects of team events, such as creating and sending invitations, designing and commissioning promotional items, and helping with event organizationAttending project meetings to stay informed about the academic work of the project and proactively innovating how the project can best disseminate its ideasParticipating in and supporting the activities and wider needs of the project as they might ariseOther responsibilities commensurate with position and project needsYour SkillsA bachelors or MA in a social science field (interpreted broadly)An understanding of key issues related to technology and politics, most particularly the influence of social media and technology on electoral politics and a global trend of democratic declineExcellent proficiency in professional English, with the ability to write and present in a highly engaging and informative way for different audiencesExperience creating audio-visual content, such as videos and graphicsConfidence processing and implementing constructive written and oral feedbackAbility to manage own working time and set internal milestones in order to adhere to wider project deadlines across multiple projects and tasksAbility to work independently and actively seek information, support, resources and training when neededAbility to work with a diverse team and develop individual working relationship and workflows with team membersDrive and excitement to take on the role of adapting academic ideas for a wider audience as part of a fast-paced academic projectDesirable SkillsExperience writing content for non-academic audiences, e.

g. blogging or journalismExperience in website management and content optimisationExperience with social media managementExperience with wordpress (or similar), HTML and CSSGlobal orientation, with familiarity with cultures and politics outside the US and EuropeGerman skills are a benefit but not requiredApplication materialsA CV and cover letterUp to three examples of content you produced have producedAn answer of up to 250 words to each of the following questions:

How would you describe the effects of technology on politics?What thing have you produced that you are most proud of and why?If you joined the team, what two things would you get started on as first priorities to improve the existing communications strategy?What conditions do you need to thrive in the workplace and what is one thing that would most cause you to feel unhappy within a team?Degree certificates / transcriptsAnd contact details of three referencesWe are looking for a candidate who can start as soon as possible and, therefore, seek candidates who are already located in the Berlin area and, ideally, who already have permission to work within Germany.

However, we are open to international candidates and able to support visa applications, if necessary. We are a diverse team and equal opportunity employer. Applications from candidates who believe they can effectively undertake this position, but whose relevant skills were acquired in non-traditional ways are welcomed.

What We OfferA multifaceted job, embedded in an international and dynamic working environmentAn exciting, responsible position in which you can make a differenceA first-class, active, inspiring and passionate research teamThe opportunity to work with interesting and highly-topical ideasRegular training opportunities; insight into scientific researchRegular team events and workshops Attractive employee offers (corporate benefits)Company-subsidized public transportation ticket/ DeutschlandticketPossibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week)Numerous sports facilities (tennis and basketball courts, beach volleyball court, calisthenics park, and participation in running events)Workplace on the HPI campus in Potsdam-Babelsberg (Griebnitzsee S-Bahn station), with fast transportation connections to BerlinWe look forward to receiving your application documents including salary requirements.

Please apply exclusively via our career page. Contact HR RecruitingTobias Pröchtel / Nicola Mertens+49 331 5509-425/ -428Hasso-Plattner-Institut für Digital Engineering gGmbHProf. -Dr. -Helmert-Str. 2-314482 Potsdam