Senior Public Affairs Manager (m/f/d) - Communications

<p><strong></strong></p> <p> </p><h2><strong>Join us as a Senior Public Affairs Manager</strong><span><strong> </strong></span><strong>(m/f/d) in our Communication<span lang="EN-US"><span> team</span></span> and help shape the future of autonomous mobility!</strong></h2> <p><span>We are a small team that is responsible for public affairs, PR, internal communications, and </span><span>social media. </span><span>We are currently looking for support in the area of public affairs. In the interdisciplinary </span><br/><span>Communications and Public Affairs department, everyone works together on the success of </span><span>our autonomous mobility solution.</span></p> <h2><strong>What you will do</strong></h2> <ul> <li><span>Develop MOIA’s public-affairs strategy for the national and European levels, and </span><span>define and roll out the key actions.</span></li> <li>Representation of MOIA interests in committee work with local, national, international associations, supervisory authorities, and political institutions.</li> <li>Developing MOIA’s positions on regulatory topics, particularly in the field of autonomous driving, and translating them into practical implementation.</li> <li>Handle requests from cities and municipalities.</li> <li>Attending meetings with representatives at the local, national, and EU levels.</li> <li>Preparing executives for meetings at the highest political level.</li> <li>Prepare complex tech topics — autonomous driving, fleet integration, and MaaS platforms — in a clear and easy-to-grasp way for briefings and meetings at the board level.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What will help you to fulfill your role </strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Several years</strong> of experience, ideally as a <strong>public affairs consultant</strong> or in a corporate public affairs department.</li> <li>Knowledge of <strong>German</strong> and <strong>English</strong> at a negotiable level (C1/C2).</li> <li><strong>Professional</strong> experience in <strong>politics</strong>, association work, or the mobility industry.</li> <li>Excellent <strong>knowledge</strong> of the <strong>legislative processes</strong> in Germany and the EU. Knowledge of the international legislative framework is a plus.</li> <li>Ideally, prior knowledge in the area of <strong>new mobility</strong> with a focus on <strong>data</strong>, <strong>digital business models</strong>, and <strong>Autonomous Driving</strong>.</li> <li>Excellent <strong>PowerPoint</strong> skills and actually enjoying building decks are essential.</li> <li><strong>Hands-on</strong> mentality, joy of networking, and Social Media affinity.</li> <li><strong>Openness</strong> to <strong>travel</strong> and participate in evening events.</li> <li>Ideally existing political network on the European level and/or German state and federal politics.</li> <li>Degree, ideally in political science or law.</li> </ul> <p>We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds<em> </em>— even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role and MOIA’s mission, we’d love to hear from you!</p><h2>Our benefits in a nutshell</h2> <ul> <li><span>Competitive salary (including bonus) </span><span> </span></li> <li>Hybrid work setup: Work from home or one of our offices - you and your team decide how often to meet, blending flexibility with collaboration! </li> <li>Flexible working hours and the possibility of flexible work arrangements depending on your needs (parenting, care work, volunteering, etc.) </li> <li>Budget and monthly expense allowance for home office setup </li> <li>Possibility of remote work from outside Germany for up to 6 weeks per year from over 35 countries - learn more in our <a href="https://moiadev.medium.com/embracing-the-workation-culture-at-moia-387b7b6d482d" target="_blank">blog</a>!</li> <li>Public transport ticket (fully subsidized "Deutschlandticket") for commuting and travelling throughout Germany and discount on MOIA rides</li> <li>Subsidized fitness club membership or bike leasing </li> <li>Learning environment with continuous learning days, job rotation, trainings and workshops, coaching, conferences, books, and language classes </li> <li>Mental health support, 1:1 sessions with external professionals and mental unload workshops </li> <li>30 vacation days, sabbatical and unpaid leave option </li> <li>Relocation support with service provider (visa, administration, etc.) </li> <li>Dog-friendly offices</li> </ul> <p><span>For student &amp; internship positions, we have an adjusted set of benefits. </span>You can find them <a href="https://moia.box.com/s/f5uk70exr7jkjogchta0hzhdlz0wh3ae" target="_blank">here</a>.<span> </span></p> <h2>Be who you are!</h2> <p>We are a member of <a href="https://www.charta-der-vielfalt.de/en/" target="_blank">Charta der Vielfalt</a> and are dedicated to actively fostering a workplace that celebrates and promotes diversity in various aspects such as age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or cognit