We are hiring a Communications Manager!
We have an exciting opportunity available within the WOMEX team.
Based in our Berlin office, we are looking for a communications and social media manager at the earliest possible date. More information on the position and how to apply is included below.
About Us:
WOMEX – Worldwide Music Expo – is the most international and culturally diverse music meeting in the world and the biggest conference of the global music scene, featuring a trade fair, talks, films and showcase concerts. Over 2,600 professionals (including 260 performing artists) come together every October from 90 countries, making WOMEX the leading networking platform for the world music industry.
WOMEX is one element of the Piranha Arts activities, others include Karneval der Kulturen plus the independent record & publishing label, Piranha.
For more information please visit: www.piranha-arts.com & www.womex.com
About the position:
As the communication manager, you will be responsible in handling the communication and marketing for the overall WOMEX event including the production phase in the host city.
The tasks include:
• Independent implementation and the development of internal and external communication activities of WOMEX
• Close cooperation with the teams for the strategic orientation of marketing campaigns
• Leading strategy and content management for online and offline channels, including all social media channels
• Support and editing of the WOMEX website and online platform virtualWOMEX
• Creation of event-related visualizations, ideally also graphic design, and advertising material (online and print)
• Coordination of the visual representation of the WOMEX brand
• Assisting with media and press relations and writing for press releases, newsletters, social media channels and websites
• Carrying out analyses and evaluations
Qualifications we are looking for:
• A degree or training in the field of communication, media, marketing or a comparable course of study
• Very good knowledge and confident application of processes and instruments in marketing and PR
• Creativity and innovation, to develop new and creative communication strategies tailored to the music industry and WOMEX's specific target audience
• Experience and good knowledge of working with content management systems, HTML and Canva
• Confident handling of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and the usual social media channels
• Very good knowledge of social media marketing and content management
• A plus is experience with e-mail marketing tools, task managers and image and video editing
• Intercultural competence: to have a good understanding of and interaction with different cultures and a global, diverse market(s)
• Good teamwork spirit and excellent communications skills
• Multitasking and organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Resilience to maintain a solution-oriented way of working during high intensity production periods
• Fluency in written and spoken English- German level B2 preferably
• Passion for global music and culture
• Confidence in working in a complex, ever-evolving, global environment
Good to know:
The position requires being based in Berlin and the availability to travel at least once a year for the international production.
Piranha is committed to diversity and inclusion in our teams. Applications from people with a severe disability will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
Why work at Piranha Arts/WOMEX?
Piranha Arts values trust, respect, accountability and collaboration. We are an international team who count on one other and value individual abilities to create a positive working environment and a flat hierarchy.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
The work is manifold in an exciting global culture context. It includes personal responsibility and plenty of room for creativity and your own ideas.
We offer flexible working hours, a comfortable office located in the centre of Berlin and a combination of remote and office time.
As part of the work at Piranha, you can participate in events and international travels.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to connect@piranha-arts.com by 13th February 2025.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
