Senior Media and Communications Officer (m/f/d)
At a glance
Senior Communications role at Stark. Berlin · full-time.
Pay not stated Communications salary
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What you'll do
- Build media plans that support the company’s objectives
- Pitch stories, manage journalist relationships, and respond to media enquiries
- Write releases, op-eds, briefings, Q&As, and reactive statements in German and English
- Track coverage and turn findings into useful updates for internal teams
- Support announcements, media events, leadership engagements, and consistent external messaging
What you bring
- At least three years in communications, journalism, or media relations, ideally in defence or security
- Strong knowledge of German and European media, with evidence of winning coverage
- Native-level fluency in German or English, plus excellent written and spoken ability in both
- Experience handling sensitive, high-stakes situations, including crisis communications
- Confidence with senior leaders and stakeholders, plus the ability to explain complex technology clearly
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you are proactive, highly organised, and comfortable managing competing priorities under pressure. You’ll work across media, leadership, and internal teams while explaining technical subjects in clear language. This is a full-time position based in Berlin or Munich, reporting to the VP Media Relations.
From the employer
We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today. You will be reporting to the VP Media Relations.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Media and Communications Officer to support our growing communications team. Based in Berlin or Munich, the successful candidate will play a key role in building the company’s reputation across Germany and internationally, with a particular focus on media relations, content development, and strategic messaging.
Develop and implement media strategies that support the company’s objectives
Proactively pitch stories and manage relationships with German and international media outlets
Draft press releases, op-eds, briefings, Q&As, and reactive statements in both English and German
Monitor media coverage and provide regular analysis and insight to internal stakeholders
Support the delivery of major announcements, media events, and leadership engagements
Ensure message consistency across all external communications, including alignment with corporate narrative
Work with other internal teams to develop content that showcases the company’s technology, partnerships, and impact
Act as a key point of contact for media enquiries
Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in communications, journalism, or media relations, preferably within the defence or security sectors
Strong understanding of the media landscape in Germany and Europe, with a proven track record of securing coverage
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English (native-level fluency in at least one)
Experience managing sensitive and high-stakes media moments, including crisis communications
Confident working with senior executives and external stakeholders
Able to translate complex technical topics into clear, compelling messaging
Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
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