Communications Manager (m-f-d)

The Scope

Are you a strategic communicator passionate about sustainability and global impact? FSC is looking for a dynamic Communications Manager to play a key role in driving our international communications efforts. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of compelling, multi-format narratives that resonate which you will package appropriately for different channels, and monitor and evaluate in order to increase engagement with FSC content.

We are looking for an engaged Communications Manager who brings solid expertise and a passion for FSC’s mission, to work with us in a multinational environment

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• To lead the planning and execution of multi-channel communication projects, leveraging internal expertise and external resources to ensure timely, strategic, and high-quality delivery. 
• Coordinate multimedia project development with freelance videographers and communications staff in FSC’s regions.
• Develop and maintain a dynamic content production calendar, in coordination with the wider communications team. 
• Create and oversee the development of compelling written content—including news items, blogs, web-stories, opinion pieces, newsletters, factsheets, and brochures—that reflects FSC’s voice, values, and strategic goals. 
• Manage storytelling initiatives from end to end, identify opportunities, draft briefs, gather content, direct visual production, and guide final outputs for publication and distribution. 
• Lead the production of high-impact videos and podcasts for social media and other digital platforms, managing the full content cycle from scripting to final publication. 
• Collaborating closely with all communications leads to support strategic initiatives and ensure consistent messaging across FSC. 
• Implement a robust feedback and evaluation loop for communications campaigns—define KPIs, monitor performance across channels, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. 
• Perform any other tasks assigned by formal supervisor and project work as assigned according to special organizational needs. other duties as assigned by the Communications Programme Manager in support of team priorities and organizational needs. 

Your profile

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in communications, ideally within international organizations or mission-driven institutions, with demonstrated client-facing or stakeholder engagement experience.
• Experience leading the development of full-cycle communications assets, including publications, videos, and social media campaigns.
• Proven experience translating complex, sensitive, or controversial topics into accessible and impactful communications, with an understanding of safeguarding requirements and content best practices in NGO or advocacy contexts.
• Experience in monitoring communications content engagement levels and impact and adjusting content design and dissemination accordingly.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience overseeing in-house creative and editorial workflows, including the creation of detailed schedules, coordination of creative resources, and real-time management of deadlines and priorities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently, while effectively contributing to and collaborating within an international, cross-functional team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a natural collaborator, able to drive results through teamwork, influence, and shared ownership.
• Service-oriented mindset with a proactive, solution-driven approach to work.
• Energetic, flexible, and highly adaptable, with a strong sense of initiative.
• Commitment to high-quality standards in both strategic thinking and content execution.
• Experience with Premier Pro will be an asset.
• Fluency in French or Spanish is considered an asset.

Why us?

• Be part of a globally recognized organization at the forefront of sustainable forestry and contribute to the mission to help protect the world’s forests.
• Play an active role in the FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards who come together in-person at least once a year.
• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by working in a dynamic, inclusive, and diverse international culture with over 60 nationalities represented under one roof.
• Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
• 30 vacation days yearly.
• Regional transportation ticket.
• Breakfast bars, coffee, tea, water.
• Take part in learning lunches.
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.

The Fine Print

Ready to make a difference? Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Don't delay - apply now!

• Location: Bonn, Germany.
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract – 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance).
• Starting Date: As soon as possible.

Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English.
Please do not send any photos of yourself.


For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age and disability.


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About us

Welcome to FSC!

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.