This is not a staff position. We offer a temporary service contract for 3 months, with the possibility of extension until the end of 2025.
About us:
We are Dialogbüro, an independent think tank based in Vienna. Our mission is to foster civic education, support democratic activism, and promote outreach to create an inclusive space for open dialogue.
What we are looking for:
We are actively developing and want to continue strengthening our external communication work in a thoughtful and consistent way. We are looking for someone who goes beyond content planning — someone ready to take initiative, suggest ideas, and co-create the voice and image of our organization.
You might be just who we are looking for if you:
- Have at least 3 years of experience in PR and SMM, with a portfolio of successful projects
- Share our values — democracy, anti-war, human rights, sustainable development, anti-discrimination and gender equality
- Understand how nonprofit organizations work and how to operate within limited budgets
- Keep track of current events and political developments, especially in Eastern and Southeastern Europe
- Are proactive and follow through on what you start
- Speak English fluently (C1 level) and have at least B2-level German (Belarusian, Ukrainian, or Russian are a plus)
- Know how the public sphere works and can navigate it strategically
- Have experience in building media contacts and partnerships from scratch
- Are able to create visuals and original content ideas
What the tasks involve:
We expect the work to happen on both a strategic and operational level with a strong focus on social media and digital communications. During the interview stage, we will ask you to propose a short digital communications strategy tailored to our organization, along with concrete steps for its implementation. Later together with our team, you will co-create a realistic implementation plan for the three months of collaboration.
The full list of tasks and expected outcomes will be defined based on the chosen strategy and agreed-upon steps. This plan will be included in the contract. Based on this shared plan, your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
- Managing social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube) and website (WordPress)
- Developing and launching campaigns, digital stories, and media partnerships
- Preparing materials for media, newsletters, and event related publications
- Writing copy and preparing visuals
- Maintaining a communication calendar and tracking performance
Collaboration Format:
- Remote work
- Freelance/contract-based, initially for 3 months, with potential extension until the end of 2025
- Flexible schedule, with a trust-based working style
- The fee starts from €1500/month and will be adjusted depending on the final list of tasks and responsibilities, as well as the candidate’s experience
Please send your application by June 24, 2025 to info@dialogbuero-vienna.at with the subject line "PR & SMM Application – Your Name".
Your application should include:
- A short cover letter (1 page max) telling us why you are interested in this role and what you can bring to it
- Your CV or portfolio with relevant experience
- Links to projects, campaigns, or media that showcase your work
- Your earliest possible start date
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and asked to prepare a short draft of a digital communications strategy as part of the selection process. We value your time and expertise — the assignment will be compensated.
