Corporate Comms & Editorial Specialist

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is part of our Social and Content team based in Berlin. You’ll work with a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Brand Strategists, Creatives, Designers, Social Experts and Influencer Marketers to Account managers and Producers. As a digital creative marketing agency, we mix traditional storytelling with the best of what today’s technology has to offer to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients. 

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Communications & Editorial Writer to join our team, focusing on high-profile German as well as global B2B clients.

The main focus of this role is developing and executing professional content strategies for LinkedIn, both for corporate brand channels and C-suite executive ghostwriting profiles. You will be responsible for translating complex business topics (ranging from science and healthcare technology to aviation and logistics) into clear, precise, and impactful digital narratives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• LinkedIn Content Strategy & Creation: Own the ideation, writing, and editorial planning for corporate LinkedIn channels, ensuring strict alignment with brand guidelines and global messaging frameworks.
• Executive Ghostwriting: Partner directly with senior executives to extract insights and translate them into authentic, high-quality professional posts, thought-leadership articles, and commentary.
• B2B Editorial Writing: Produce supporting corporate communications materials as required, including brief internal updates, press releases, or deep-dive insights.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a central point of contact for communications teams at Merck and M&M to gather briefs, manage feedback loops, and ensure message accuracy.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor LinkedIn engagement metrics to evaluate content performance, providing data-driven recommendations to refine the writing approach.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience: at least a couple of years of dedicated experience in corporate communications, PR, B2B journalism, or agency copywriting.
• Platform Expertise: A proven track record of writing specifically for LinkedIn, with a deep understanding of what drives executive engagement and professional visibility on the platform.
• B2B Fluency: The ability to quickly grasp and accurately write about complex, highly regulated industries (such as healthcare, life sciences, aviation, and global logistics).
• Adaptable Voice: Demonstrated ability to adapt tone, style, and perspective to match different corporate cultures and distinct executive personalities.
• Language Skills: Flawless written and spoken English (professional fluency in German is highly advantageous given the client base).
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple content calendars and deadlines simultaneously.

WE OFFER

• Flexible hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location);
• Company pension scheme;
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket;
• Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays;
• €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport;
• Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals;
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform;
• Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards;
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.