Press & Public Affairs
Managing Visibility. Building Credibility. Engaging Institutions.
At a glance.
Public visibility requires more than content — it requires discipline, timing, and credibility.
The Press & Public Affairs Working Group is responsible for Democracy Forum's external voice in the public and institutional arena.
It ensures that our communication with journalists, media outlets, and public stakeholders is professional, consistent, and strategically aligned.
We manage how Democracy Forum speaks — and how it is heard.
Our mandate.
This working group ensures that Democracy Forum:
- 01Maintains a credible and professional presence in the media
- 02Communicates clearly with journalists and public stakeholders
- 03Responds effectively to developments and public discussions
- 04Supports leadership with structured external communication
- 05Builds long-term relationships with media and institutions
Areas of responsibility.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets
- Serve as the primary contact point for media inquiries
- Coordinate interviews and media engagements
- Ensure consistent and reliable communication with press partners
Our approach.
The Press & Public Affairs Working Group collaborates closely with:
- 01Media & Communications → aligning content and messaging
- 02Strategy & Governance → ensuring consistency with overall direction
- 03Diplomacy & Government Relations → supporting institutional communication
- 04Human Rights & Advocacy → ensuring factual accuracy and responsible positioning
We act as a controlled communication interface between Democracy Forum and the public sphere.
Why this work matters.
Without structured press and public affairs:
- messaging becomes inconsistent
- media engagement is reactive and uncoordinated
- credibility suffers
- opportunities for influence are lost
This working group ensures that Democracy Forum communicates with:
Who we look for, and how to take part.
Profile.
We are seeking individuals with experience in:
- Journalism or media relations
- Public affairs and institutional communication
- Press work and spokesperson coordination
- Strategic communication and messaging
- Crisis communication
- Multilingual communication (especially English, German, Persian)
Edge.
We are not focused on visibility alone. We are building:
- A professional press interface across multiple countries
- A coordinated spokesperson structure
- A reliable system for public communication
- A strategic approach to media engagement
Contribute.
As part of this working group, you will:
- Shape how Democracy Forum is represented in the public sphere
- Engage directly with journalists and media platforms
- Support leadership in external communication
- Help maintain credibility and consistency
- Contribute to strategic public positioning
We value people who combine communication skills with judgment, discipline, and responsibility.
Join the Press & Public Affairs Working Group
If you want to work at the interface between media, public discourse, and institutional communication, this working group offers a key role.
We are looking for experienced communicators who can help manage media relations, shape messaging, and support professional public engagement.
Apply to join and help build a credible and effective public voice.