Sea-Watch is looking for a Social Media Manager (f/m/d, 35h/week, starting in August)

Sea-Watch e.V. is a non-profit initiative dedicated to civil sea rescue for people fleeing across the Central Mediterranean Sea. Due to the active isolation policy of the European Union, thousands of people drown trying to reach a safe port in Europe every year. We oppose the EU’s deadly and racist migration policy. Sea-Watch stands publicly for safe passage and freedom of movement. Sea rescue is a state duty: the fact that civil organizations take over this task can not be a permanent condition. Sea-Watch is party-politically & religiously independent and financed exclusively by donations.

Our media team is looking for a Social Media Manager to organize and create content for our social media channels (TikTok, Instagram, X, Bluesky, and Facebook). You will work closely with international representatives from our media team and other departments across the organization. The media team handles Sea-Watch’s public relations, including social media presence, press work, campaign management, media coordination during operations, as well as photo and video editing. We accompany our ships and aircraft operations, ensuring public communication and awareness.

Are you passionate about social media and familiar with its dynamics, trends, and communities? Are you creative, quick to act, and motivated to make a difference with your work? If so, our media team is the perfect place for you!

Your responsibilities:

A Social Media Manager who will:

• Create, curate, and organize platform-specific content (texts, Sharepics, reels).
• React quickly to current developments and trends.
• Maintain a content calendar and strategically manage our social media channels.
• Analyze content performance to boost reach, engagement, and impact over time.
• Actively engage with our community.

Your profile:

• Extensive experience with social media, whether through personal projects, professional roles, or volunteer work.
• Proficiency on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Bluesky. Knowledge of additional platforms is a plus.
• Creativity and technical skills: You know how to produce and edit videos and create graphics (e.g., using Premiere, CapCut, Figma).
• Strong communication skills in both German and English.
• A solid understanding of European migration policies, Refugee movements across the Mediterranean, and search and rescue operations.
• The ability to organize yourself effectively and remain composed even in high-pressure situations.

What you can expect from us:

• A meaningful job with responsibility and a basic monthly salary of 2.550 euros (30h/week) employee gross (increases possible based on various factors*).
• Additional benefits, e.g., company pension scheme.
• 30 vacation days with a 5-day week and flexible time off in case of overtime and after deployments. Furthermore, after 18 months of employment with Sea-Watch, one additional holiday month is granted (paid).
• Fixed-term contract for one year with the option and wish for extension.
• A rapidly growing non-profit organization with emerging challenges and ideas.
• An initial one-year contract with the option and intention for renewal.
• A dynamic, varied work environment.
• Internally organized or external professional development opportunities.
• A supportive work environment in our Berlin office with a motivated team (dog-friendly).
• Flexible working hours, adaptable work models, and the option for partial remote work.
• A purposeful role fighting for safe passage and freedom of movement.
• A position that directly influences public discourse.