Administrator and Content Creator

Do you love politics, organizing events and projects for political and societal key actors? Do you know how to smart package ideas and produce quality online editorial work?

FES is giving you an opportunity to take your work experience to the next level, the international level. We are looking for an organized and proactive administrator, event manager and communicator who loves team work, shares our values, and is able to join full-time as soon as possible.

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is the oldest German Political (non-profit) Foundation. We are a social democrat leaning think tank, and our Regional Office for the Nordic Countries is based in Stockholm. From there we work with all five Nordic Countries and Germany to foster social cohesion, resilient democracies, modern carbon free digital economies, decent labour markets and overall peace and security in Europe. Through our innovative research, policy advice, meetings and debates we contribute to international cooperation and aim for a more equitable and democratic society that benefits ordinary people. At FES Nordics you will be part of a huge organizational network with over 100 offices worldwide, in Berlin and the rest of Germany. In our Nordic office you will be part of an experienced international team where quality, collaboration and innovation are in focus. The team consists of three policy advisors, a finance officer and our director Kristina Birke Daniels – to whom you will report directly.

In your role you will:

• Balance planned pre-production with urgent incoming requests in a fast-paced environment
• Offer office & event support: manage admin and budgetary tasks as well as calendars and supervise event logistics
• Coordinate travel management (arrange itineraries, accommodations, and expense reporting
• Set online editorial priorities according to FES’s strategy; prepare newsletters and mailings to publicize reports and digital material
• Plan, create, edit and publish our social media posts (possibly including graphics, short videos & audio) that reflect our corporate identity
• Oversee the team’s content‑creation workflow in order to ensure a coherent, engaging social‑media presence across all platforms

We are looking for someone who has:

• Great teamworking skills
• A structured and proactive approach to administrative tasks
• A good sense of making online editorial decisions based on digital trends and algorithms in combination with value-based communication
• Experience with Canva. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud/InDesign is an asset, as is experience working with external designers and coordinating the production of designed materials
• Strong skills in managing digital communication channels, including social media platforms and newsletters
• Good ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel
• A big interest in social democrat and progressive politics and diplomacy

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of two years’ experience related to media and/or event management
• Language requirements: fluent in English and one Nordic language; German is a definite plus
• Experience in managing content through CMS platforms and basic knowledge of digital creation. Proficiently operating standard office equipment
• Strong communicator with exceptional written and verbal communication

Information about the employment conditions:

• The office is covered by the collective bargaining agreement Fremia / Unionen – White Collar Employees in Civil Society (Tjänstepersoner inom civilsamhället)
• Business trips within the Nordics and to Germany

Please send your application until 15th of September 2026 to: 

eike.meyer(at)fes.de 

Please include:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation
• A detailed CV
• At least 2 references