Commissioned for creation, taken over by other organizations or individuals, or produced independently and proactively by the press office.
The regional church’s social media channels. The press office advises church districts, congregations, and institutions on their communication and media relations when dealing with challenging issues and in crisis situations.
The position involves serving as spokesperson for the regional bishop and the Regional Synod, as well as managing the regional church’s press office.
The press office responds to inquiries from journalists and arranges interviews with appropriate contacts (m/f/d). It informs secular and church media about press- and public relations-related events, topics, and positions of the constitutional bodies—the Regional Synod and the Regional Church Council—which the Regional Bishop and the Synod President represent to the outside world. It prepares information about church life for presentation in the media. It also disseminates spiritual content and addresses fundamental questions of faith and the church. This is done through various media formats (text, images, audio, video), which are either
Professional and disciplinary leadership of the Press Office
Support for synod work
Maintaining contacts with (independent) journalists and the editorial departments of professional public media outlets (B2B)
Production and dissemination of social media content (B2C)
Crisis communication
Coordination and responsibility for content in joint publications and statements with other churches and
state organizations
Advising and supporting leading regional church bodies and institutions regarding their communication and public relations
Conducting press conferences and media events
Responding to media inquiries relevant to public relations and other public relations-related correspondence
Strategic development of the regional church’s communications, as well as the design and further development of the regional church’s media channels
What You Need to Bring to the Table
You will be responsible for the regional church’s website, “www.elk-wue.de,” and the regional church’s newsletter, as well as for
To fulfill this leadership role, we are seeking a Protestant candidate with the following qualifications and requirements:
A completed degree in a relevant academic field and/or theology
Broad journalistic knowledge as well as a basic understanding of communication and public relations in the public sphere
Several years of professional experience in the media sector, ideally within the Evangelical Regional Church in Württemberg
We generally require membership in a member church of the Evangelical Church in Germany
Benefits
Attractive compensation: Employment and compensation are governed by the Church Employment Regulations (in accordance with TVöD-VKA); the position is classified in pay grade 15.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Subject to individual agreement, you have the option to work from home and utilize digital tools.
All-inclusive benefits: Enjoy all the advantages of public-sector benefits, such as a company pension plan, capital-forming benefits, special leave in accordance with church law, and vacation entitlement exceeding the minimum requirement.
In addition, you’ll receive extensive training and professional development opportunities as well as personalized career development programs.
On the go: To help you get from A to B comfortably, we’ll support you with a subsidy for your commuter pass.