Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany Hybrid Employment

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is hiring a Social Media Manager

About the Role

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is looking for a Social Media Manager (m/w/d) for its ATHENE office, offering significant autonomy and creative freedom. You will be responsible for designing and managing our social media presence from the ground up, playing a key role in communicating complex scientific content to a broader audience.

What You'll Do

  • Manage and conceptually develop existing social media channels (LinkedIn, Mastodon, Bluesky, YouTube)
  • Build and establish new social media channels on TikTok and Instagram
  • Plan, create, and implement social media campaigns and tailored content within a scientific context
  • Produce images and videos for various social media channels
  • Develop and implement new formats with an eye on current social media trends
  • Support trade fairs and events with a focus on social media communication
  • Evaluate and report on social media activities, including KPIs
  • Derive strategic optimization and positioning measures to further develop the channels

What We're Looking For

  • Completed university degree or comparable qualification in Marketing, Communication, Media, or Social Media Management
  • At least 2-3 years of professional experience in a social media environment
  • Creativity and a good sense for target-group-specific content on different platforms (LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
  • Confident handling of content creation: image editing, storytelling, video editing
  • Practical experience with design and video tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Express, Premiere), DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or Canva
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English
  • Interest in science and communicating complex content in an understandable way

Nice to Have

  • Professional experience preferably in a scientific environment

Technical Stack

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Express, Premiere)
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • CapCut
  • Canva

Benefits & Compensation

  • Work at a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cybersecurity
  • Family-friendly work culture with flexible working conditions (various working time models, location- and time-flexible work, mobile work, support offers via pme family service, etc.)
  • Company pension scheme, asset-forming benefits, salary conversion options
  • Individual development opportunities through further qualification offers
  • Conveniently located (Darmstadt main train station reachable on foot in approx. 10 minutes), free parking and high-performance charging infrastructure for electric vehicles with preferential conditions for employees

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Darmstadt.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' competencies and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability as well as sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Required Skills
Adobe Creative SuiteDaVinci ResolveCapCutCanvaVideo EditingContent CreationSocial Media ManagementMarketingStorytellingImage Editing
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Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Fraunhofer ENAS is a leader in the development of so-called 'Smart Systems' - intelligent systems that integrate electronics, micro- and nanosensor technology, and communication technologies. They accompany project partners from the idea through technology development to the tested prototype.

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Job Details
Department Marketing
Category other
Posted 15 days ago