Communication Lead

EAGxBerlin is looking for a Communication Lead to join their team.

Overview:

• Freelance role
• Language: English
• Location: Anywhere (Remote); must be available during CEST working hours
• Salary: €25 – €30 per hour
• Applications closing: 27th April

Job Description

EAGxBerlin is a conference set to take place in Berlin from 3-5 October 2025, part of a network of Effective Altruism conferences happening around the world.

As the Communications Lead for EAGxBerlin, you will be responsible for our conference’s external communications strategy. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the voice and message of the conference, ensuring clear, consistent, and effective communications across various platforms and mediums.

This is a part-time contract position, spanning from late June or early July until mid-October 2025 (exact dates can vary). We anticipate that role will require 2–10 hours per week in the beginning, increase to ~30 hours weekly in the month before the conference, and could require over 50 hours during the week of the conference, for a total of approximately 230 hours.

This is a remote position but will require travel to Berlin during the week of the event, and may require a week of staying in Berlin before the conference.

Responsibilities

As a Communication Lead at EAGxBerlin, you will be responsible for the following:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for the conference, including community engagement, social media content, email collaborationcampaigns, and promotional materials
• Craft compelling narratives and messaging that align with the conference themes and effective altruism values
• Liaise with the Content Lead, partners, and sponsors to coordinate announcements and promotional efforts
• Oversee the production of all conference-related digital content and in collaboration with the Production Lead, all physical materials, including signage
• Manage the conference’s social media profiles, ensuring regular engagement and community-building
• Collaborate with the organizing team to ensure consistent messaging and branding
• Create and manage all written content in Swapcard, our event app, ensuring it is kept up to date
• Keep detailed records and participate in the post-event evaluation

What we offer

• Deeply impactful work with a highly engaged and motivated team of contractors and volunteers
• 25-30€/hour for people on a fixed-term contract. For people working on a freelance basis, we can pay 35€/hour. As a freelancer, you will have to cover taxes and social or pension insurance yourself.
• Mostly flexible work hours in weeks leading up to EAGxBerlin
• Autonomy and a high-trust environment
• Opportunities for connection to EA Germany, CEA, current and past EAGx organizers, and other established EA professionals
• Participation at EAGxBerlin, which includes registration, meals, and travel/accommodation within reasonable limits
• We value and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment and therefore strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We particularly encourage women and members of gender minorities, BIPOC and people with disabilities who are passionate about our mission to apply. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Role Requirements

Great candidates might have some of the following skills or experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic event environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing scenarios
• Familiarity with the effective altruism community and a passion for promoting its values
• Outstanding communications and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse range of individuals
• Experience in a communications role or public relations role and/or managing social media accounts and campaigns for brands or events
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner
• Experience with graphic design software

What you provide

• Remote work set-up: your own computer and reliable internet access
• Availability to join a weekly team meeting during CEST working hours
• All-day availability on-site for the conference weekend (3-5 October 2025). Note for non-EU applicants: We cannot sponsor a work visa, so please only apply for the job if you have the necessary permit.

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please fill in the application form by 27th of April.