We are VORN - The Berlin Fashion Hub. VORN is a digital and physical space in BIKINI Berlin where innovations for sustainable development in the fashion industry are collaboratively conceived, communicated, and implemented.

VORN - The Berlin Fashion Hub is commissioned by the Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Businesses. As a registered cooperative, we operate with a profit-oriented but socially-oriented approach. We provide a space for exchange and knowledge transfer, serving as translators and mediators between high-tech development, the fashion industry, and the creative economy.

To support our team, we are looking for a responsible individual to help us fully realize the potential of VORN eG in the future.

Tasks

As Head of our Communication Team, you will be responsible for all communication of our registered cooperative. This includes public relations as well as partner relations. You lead the development of our brand identity and positioning meticulously and structured towards sustainable growth and learn together with us what that means for our cooperative.

Your responsibilities:

Communication & PR

Strategic planning of campaigns
Execution of campaigns throughout our channels: LinkedIn, Instagram, Newsletter, Circle
Keeping Website up to date
Copywriting
Public Relations to press & partners
Maintaining and developing CRM
Preparation of communication kits, pitches, presentations or briefings in layout and content
Key account management of partners
Coordination of freelancers (e.g. graphic designers, PR, IT)

Branding & Art Direction

Strategic development and maintenance of our CI, look & feel and tone of voice
Concept development and selection of visuals for campaigns, events & space

PR & Events

Strategic planning of all communication & press related events
Creating and execution of communication plans
Preparation of communication kits, pitches, presentations or briefings
Further establishment and maintenance of the press distribution list
Maintaining and developing contacts with the German speaking press
Invitation and guest list management for public and internal events of VORN
Writing press releases for external communication

Communication & Marketing

Copywriting for external communication, such as communication kits, pitches, presentations or briefings
Creation and layout of presentations, external and internal documents
Written and oral communication with clients and partners of VORN projects
Strategy and execution of all communication topics with clients and partners of VORN projects
Creation of briefings for graphics, images, and moving images
Image search and selection to match VORN image language
Picture editing and basic graphic design and layouting in the daily business

Social Media & Owned Media

Further establishment and development of the VORN social media strategy (Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsletter and the VORN website)
Digital creation and posting of social media content on Instagram and LinkedIn
Writing and sending out the VORN newsletter once a month
Maintenance of the VORN website, writing of news articles, creation and copywriting of sub-sites and microsites

Requirements

Your skills and experience

At least 3- 5 years experience in public relations & corporate communication
Copywriting in German and English
Strong organizational talent and experienced in dealing with digital tools such as Google Suite, Meta, LinkedIn, Squarespace and creative programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva oder ähnliche
Familiarity with common communication tools and platforms, as well as the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
Already good or very good contacts to the German speaking press
Experience in social media management (design, layout, posting, texting captions) for Instagram and LinkedIn
Experience in newsletter marketing
You are committed, communicative, flexible and like to work in a team
Enthusiastic about positive impact and the sustainable transformation of the textile and fashion industry and basic knowledge of the industry

Benefits

An international team of highly committed, warm and creative industry experts with a high intrinsic motivation to work on the sustainable transformation of the fashion industry
A team of highly committed, warm, and creative industry experts around you, always open to your ideas and questions
One of the largest networks of experts in the textile and apparel industry
A high degree of freedom paired with real responsibility in the self-organization of your work
An agile way of working in a dynamic working environment
A well-equipped workplace in our beautiful co-working space, located at BIKINI Berlin
Access to exciting events and an interesting community
Remote Work possible
Free time allocation

We look forward to receiving applications, including your CV and letter of motivation, as well as indication of the earliest starting date.