“Make the world a healthier place” is our goal at Data4Life. We, the Communications team, ensure that we achieve this goal quickly and never lose sight of it, thereby generating impact in the healthcare sector in Germany and beyond.
To support our Communications team, we are looking for a committed individual for the position of Junior Communications and Content Manager. The position is full-time, based in Berlin and Potsdam, and offers the option of hybrid working.
As Junior Communications & Content Manager, you’ll help shape the way Data4Life communicates its digital research solutions, infrastructure projects, and impact initiatives to the outside world.
From social media to web content, from visual storytelling to classic press work — your role spans all key channels and formats that bring our work into the public sphere. You’ll support the strategic visibility of our open-source tools, flagship programs (like the Research Credits Program), and collaborative efforts with research institutions.
Beyond classic content formats, this role has a strong focus on visual and audiovisual storytelling. You will help translate complex public health, research, and digital infrastructure topics into engaging visual narratives — from short videos and webcasts to photo-based stories and explainers.
A genuine interest in the content itself is essential: understanding public health, digital health, research processes, or data-driven innovation is a key part of the role. We are looking for someone who does not only package messages, but actively engages with and shapes them.
You’ll work closely with the Communications Lead, our product and science teams, and external partners to transform complex topics into clear, compelling content. You’ll also take ownership of operational tasks like website management and post scheduling — and gradually grow into a versatile content and channel lead.
This is a learning-friendly role with space to explore: ideal for someone with a sharp eye for detail, a creative mindset, and a genuine interest in digital health and public interest tech.
Cross-channel Content Creation: Write and edit content across different formats, create and adapt visuals and develop press releases, event announcements, and outreach kits in coordination with the team
Website & CMS (Kirby): Keep key content areas up to date, optimize layout, navigation, and accessibility and coordinate translations and adaptations for international audiences
Social Media & Visual Communication: Ensure visual consistency and tone of voice, monitor engagement and contribute to building a credible, warm presence as well as support planning, production, and collaborate on storyboards, scripts, and visual concepts together with the Communications Lead to ensure high-quality content editing and narrative coherence, not just technical execution
Newsletter & Webcast Support: Prepare and test email campaigns (internal and external) and help produce webcasts and short-form video updates for YouTube and internal use
Program Visibility (e.g. Research Credits Program): Help shape communication around calls, awards, and results and track engagement, manage mailing lists, and support targeted outreach
Analytics & Reporting Structure: Help set up and maintain performance tracking across key communication channels and monitor and summarize platform performance (SEO, engagement, reach)
A degree or hands-on experience in communication, journalism, media design, and experience in science communication, or public health
Initial experience in content creation, editorial work, or digital marketing
Prior experience in digital health, open infrastructure, and communication for science
Strong writing skills in English (German is a plus)
Strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop or Express)
Curiosity for web platforms and CMS (Kirby is a plus, WordPress or others welcome)
A structured, self-motivated and collaborative way of working
A purpose-driven role at the intersection of science, design, and technology
Involvement in international research and digital public infrastructure projects
Mentoring and space to develop your content and platform skills
A collaborative team and flexible, remote-friendly setup
Insights into long-term strategy and real-world program building
Room to grow and contribute ideas that make an impact
We especially welcome applicants from the LGBTQI+ community, people with a migration background, people of color, and individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses to the team.
If you need support or special assistance during the application or interview process due to a disability, please feel free to let us know and we are happy to accommodate you as much as possible.
In this position you will be working from our Berlin/Potsdam office.
Please submit your CV, motivation letter, and a portfolio demonstrating your marketing expertise. Your portfolio may include social media campaigns, graphics, videos, visual content, articles, and other relevant marketing materials.
Data4Life is a nonprofit digital health organization headquartered in Potsdam supported by the Hasso Plattner Foundation, with additional locations in Berlin and Singapore. We make health data from diverse sources accessible, standardized, and secure - enabling responsible research to improve public health and personalized medicine. Our digital solutions support international standards such as FHIR and OMOP, and enable scalable digital research infrastructures with a strong focus on data sovereignty and transparency. We work with university hospitals and global research institutions to unlock the full potential of health data. In collaboration with Charité and Mount Sinai Health System, we are supporting cross-border use cases based on millions of patient records. As a nonprofit, we prioritize social impact, data ethics, and open collaboration.
We care about Diversity: Many different lives, careers, and development paths lead to Data4Life. We welcome experts from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to our international team, offering everyone equal opportunities to be themselves and develop to the best of their abilities. Diversity, equality, and inclusion are not just nice words at Data4Life – we put them into practice in all of our activities and projects, striving to incorporate them in our everyday lives. For this reason, we signed the Charta der Vielfalt (Diversity Charter) in 2022.