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We are looking for a:  

Consultant

for our offices in Berlin and Brussels 

Become an “Ersti” and be part of the Erste Reading team! Wondering why? Because we are passionate and fun about immersing ourselves in political discourse every day. Because we love having our finger on the pulse of what’s happening and helping our clients navigate through the jungle of legislative initiatives and political decision-making processes. Because we like to develop strategies together on how to make good concerns heard. Because CONNECTING THE DOTS are not just empty words for us, but part of our corporate culture, which we also like to combine in the triangle between Berlin, Brussels and Paris. If you share this passion with us, we will give you the space to work with well-known clients, to help shape the future with your own initiative, to take on responsibility and to become part of a diverse, flexible team in which collegiality is a top priority.

You want the whole thing to be a bit more sober? We can do that too! First Reading is an independent consultancy for political analysis, communication and strategy with offices in Berlin, Brussels and Paris. We have been growing steadily for many years and are passionate about our clients. With our expertise in the functioning mechanisms of politics, business and the media, we advise well-known companies with a cross-location, interdisciplinary team based in Berlin, Brussels and Paris. What counts for us is motivation, commitment, enthusiasm and relevant professional experience in the political environment.

You have a Master’s degree (or equivalent), 4-5 years of professional experience in consulting, a political institution or an organization in the political environment and are looking for a new challenge? Are you fluent in German and English? You work reliably, have the desire and ability to proactively accompany work processes from start to finish and have a strong flair for analyzing political processes?

Then apply to us as a consultant for our offices in Brussels or Berlin!

What we can offer:  

  • Cooperation in various fields of activity of a public affairs agency operating at different European locations
  • Close cooperation with internationally active clients and experts
  • Working in a young, collegial and dynamic team and a good work-life balance
  • A wide range of opportunities to contribute and develop further
  • Coaching and further training opportunities
  • A workplace within walking distance of the German Bundestag in Berlin Mitte or in the heart of the European Quarter in the immediate vicinity of the EU Parliament
  • Flexible home office days
  • Work from all locations
  • Regular team events
  • First-class technical equipment

Depending on the function, the tasks include, among others:  

  • Observation and analysis of legislative processes at European and national level
  • Advising and strategically positioning national and international clients from a wide range of subject areas
  • Leading client teams and coordinating work among colleagues
  • Organization and content preparation as well as implementation and monitoring of client meetings
  • Coordination of major events
  • Supporting business development
  • Coordinating and creating communication products
  • Developing client communication strategies
  • Establishing and maintaining stakeholder networks
  • Administrative tasks for day-to-day office management

Your profile:  

  • Very good knowledge of legislative processes (DE and EU) as well as the relevant political actors.
  • Experience in the areas of European or national digital and/or energy policy (an advantage).
  • A resilient network among stakeholders in Brussels/Berlin.
  • experience in organizing large events
  • Very good verbal and written communication skills in German and English, French language skills an advantage
  • Strong analytical skills
  • A high degree of flexibility to assist outside the usual scope of work
  • Very good knowledge of common office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
  • Very good knowledge of the political system of the European Union and the political system of the Federal Republic of Germany (knowledge of other EU member states is an advantage)
  • Excellent comprehension skills and a high degree of personal responsibility and initiative (experience in social commitment is an advantage)
    a desire to learn new things and to constantly develop further
  • A “hands-on” mentality and a desire to be actively involved in the agency’s activities
  • Willingness to travel
  • High affinity for networking

Does that sound interesting? Then write to mail@erstelesung.de Further information about the ERSTE LESUNG is available here: https://www.erstelesung.de/