About Kekst CNC:
Kekst CNC is a global strategic communications firm that specializes in protecting and enhancing reputations. From 14 offices around the globe, our team of 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.

To support our Team in our office in Berlin we are hiring a Full Time

Senior Associate / Consultant (m/f/d)

About the role:

Here at Kekst CNC we enjoy high level access to some of the world’s biggest brands – helping them deliver first class communication strategies that build trust, reputation and, critically, engagement with key stakeholders.

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Associate or Consultant in Strategic Communications Consulting (m/f/d) to join our team in Berlin and support clients on a variety of projects including media relations, corporate reputation, digital, and crisis communications.

Are you looking to grow your career as a strategic communications adviser in a global firm, with the chance to make a real impact? Are you up for the challenge of working in one of the world’s fastest growing consultancies, where entrepreneurial people thrive?

Your impact:

If you have experience in strategic communications and are ready for the next step in your career, then this could be an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will be:

• A trusted client adviser: Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering strategic counsel especially on public affairs, policy, and regulatory matters.
• Highly networked: Nurture a strong network with relevant stakeholders, including journalists, policy makers, analysts, and other key contacts.
• A source of knowledge: Develop excellent client knowledge and understanding – to give concise, accurate overviews of each client’s business, communications objectives, and PR and engagement strategy. Stay up to date with trends, issues and challenges that affect clients' businesses and industries through media coverage and regulatory developments.
• A strategic thinker: Develop a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities in each client team and how these contribute to overall client strategy. Contribute to creative campaign and strategy development. 
• A content creator: Develop high-quality short and long-form written content and contribute to the development of creative content across different formats.
• Insights-driven: Conduct desk research (media & policy audits, market intelligence reports) and contribute to the development of communications strategies, making use of market analytics tools. 
• A project manager: Support the planning, organisation and management of various events including interviews, media roundtables, and press conferences

Join us if you:

• Have a completed degree in, for example, finance, economics, political or communication sciences
• Have gained initial professional experience in corporate affairs or public affairs, ideally in a communications consultancy or communications function of a business or association
• Have basic knowledge and / or experience of EU institutions and legislative processes 
• Are familiar and well-connected within the Berlin policy arena   
• Know your way around the media: we’re looking for someone with a keen eye for what makes a good story
• Are a creative writer: you’ll need the skills to tell our clients’ stories through high-quality written content
• Are well-organised: excellent attention to detail, enthusiasm, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Like to work internationally: in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with international cross-border teams
• Have excellent German language skills, both written and spoken (mandatory) 
• Have very good knowledge of English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are a plus 
• Have Microsoft Office proficiency: Strong command of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Your benefits:

• A great place to work: Kekst CNC offers an inspiring working atmosphere, characterized by the highest level of professionalism, fun at work and an open corporate culture. Our offices in Germany are on an exciting growth journey and as the business grows, you can grow with it. You will interact with colleagues all over the globe, while based in one of our German office locations
•  A great place to learn: Our offering includes substantial training modules, office exchange program and a hybrid home-office model. In support of our exciting development opportunities, we offer substantial training, and you will be assigned a professional development advisor.
  
• Appreciation: We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, company pension program, employee assistance program, urban sports club membership, Public Transport Allowance and much more!
  
• Internationality: Although you will be based in one of our German offices, you’ll join an international team and assist with cross-border projects, interacting with clients and colleagues all over the globe. Via Publicis, we offer the possibility to work from anywhere around the world for up to six weeks per year.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Kekst CNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion / belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, or any other characteristic protected under EU, state or local law, where applicable.