Salzburg Global Seminar is hiring a Marketing and Communications Writer at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria, with a salary of €33,270-45,013 per year and an expected start in January 2027. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the vacancy and set out the duties, qualifications, benefits and application steps below; there is no fixed closing date, so applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About the Marketing and Communications Writer Role
Salzburg Global is looking for a Marketing and Communications Writer to produce written content for Salzburg Global, Sciana (the Health Leaders Network), and Schloss Leopoldskron. As a key member of the Public Affairs team, you will write and edit content for the website, social media, and email channels, from quick-turnaround news during programs to in-depth features based on your own research and interviews. You will work within the editorial direction set by the Director of Communications.
🎯 Who it suits: people with a strong instinct for tone, storytelling, and brand voice, who are highly organized and take an interest in international affairs, cross-cultural communications, and current events
📍 Location: Schloss Leopoldskron, home of Salzburg Global, in Salzburg, Austria
🗓️ Expected start date: January 2027
💶 Salary: €33,270-45,013 per year
🧭 Level: mid-level
Key Responsibilities
🖋️ Writing: short, quick-turnaround pieces and long, in-depth features on a wide range of topics for SalzburgGlobal.org, daily program newsletters, program reports, and external media partners' publications
🎬 Multimedia content: prepare the written elements of multimedia content production about thematic priorities and the wider impact of Salzburg Global, based on independent research and interviews
✏️ Editing: edit and revise written submissions from the network of Fellows, partners, and contributors for publication across platforms, supporting them through revision so that submissions meet publication standards
🎨 Brand and layout: ensure text-based materials for Salzburg Global, Sciana, and Schloss Leopoldskron are designed, edited, and adapted to templates and branded layouts in line with corporate branding guidelines
📣 Press releases: draft press releases as needed and coordinate their distribution to media partners
🎤 Event communications: contribute written communications for online and in-person events in line with brand messaging and agreed communication goals
🤝 Teamwork: work closely with the Director of Communications, the Public Affairs team, and colleagues across departments on editorial priorities, production timelines, and messaging, keeping program, marketing, and event communications consistent and on schedule
🌟 Values: model the values of Salzburg Global and Schloss Leopoldskron (Welcoming, Exchange, Fairness, and Transformation) in daily collaboration
Qualifications and Requirements
🎓 Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience), with initial professional experience in copywriting and copyediting within media, agencies, or international organizations
🗣️ Language: excellent communication skills, with native or equivalent proficiency in written and spoken English
🗂️ Organization: strong organizational abilities and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
👥 Interpersonal skills: the ability to work with people from all backgrounds and at all levels of the organization
💻 Software: proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs Suite
🌙 Flexibility: occasional evening and weekend hours, according to program needs
🏛️ Commitment: to the mission and values of Schloss Leopoldskron and Salzburg Global
Highly Desirable Skills
🇩🇪 German: working proficiency in written and spoken German
🗃️ CMS and databases: experience with CMS and database management
🖌️ Adobe Creative Suite: familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Audition
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Salary and Benefits
🏷️ Salary: a competitive starting salary of €33,270-45,013 per year
📦 Relocation: a modest relocation package is offered for candidates outside of Salzburg
🩺 Standard Austrian benefits: health insurance, pension contributions, sick pay, and 25 days of annual leave
🍽️ Staff perks: free daily staff lunch and annual staff social events
🏨 Discounts: special rates for Schloss Leopoldskron and the Meierhof Bar, and discounts at hotels and local tourism attractions
About Salzburg Global Seminar
Salzburg Global, a US 501c3 non-profit organization with offices in Washington, DC and Salzburg, Austria, is where open-minded leaders from around the world gather for breakthrough conversations on pressing global issues. Since 1947, its programs have worked to overcome barriers and open up a world of better possibilities. For almost 80 years, it has worked with over 40,000 Fellows from more than 170 countries.
🕊️ Founding story: the first program in 1947 brought together over 100 young Europeans and Americans, including veterans of the French resistance, survivors of Nazi concentration camps, prisoners of war, and former enemies, at Schloss Leopoldskron, an Austrian palace that had been occupied by the Nazis
🏰 Home: Salzburg Global owns and operates Schloss Leopoldskron, an Austrian palace with a history stretching back to the 18th century and a center for dialogue and debate; since 2014 it has also been operated as an award-winning hotel and event location that supports the conservation of the property
💼 Funding: institutional partnerships, individual donations and revenue from its social enterprise hotel, Schloss Leopoldskron
🌱 Equity and sustainability: the organization seeks to be an exemplary international institution in terms of equity and environmental sustainability, and strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply
Salzburg Global's Impact Since 1947
Sometimes called a "Marshall Plan for the Mind" in its early years, Salzburg Global began as a center for post-war reconciliation through intellectual and cultural exchange.
📚 1950s: internationalized the emerging field of American Studies and promoted educational and scientific exchange across the Iron Curtain
🌐 1960s and 1970s: helped catalyze and professionalize the civil society sector in Eastern Europe, developed and internationalized sustainable urban design, and was among the first organizations to support the concept of "climate migration"
🧬 1980s and 1990s: convened one of the first global collaborations on HIV/AIDS research, laid the groundwork for the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, supported the redesign of higher education systems in post-Apartheid South Africa, and partnered with universities in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union
🩺 2000s: launched the first global movements for patient-centered healthcare and patient safety, inspired the "One Health" movement, and engaged educators in more than 50 countries in a Holocaust Education and Genocide Prevention program
🚀 More recently: helped develop global pandemic response metrics and supported the launch of Karanga (the Global Alliance for Social and Emotional Learning), the National Parks Cities Movement, and Sciana: The European Health Leaders Network
How to Apply
📄 Submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references
⚡ There is no fixed closing date; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting may close once enough suitable applications are received, so apply as early as possible
🤲 Salzburg Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Marketing and Communications Writer job in Salzburg?
The salary is €33,270-45,013 per year. Benefits include health insurance, pension contributions, sick pay, 25 days of annual leave and free daily staff lunch.
When does the Marketing and Communications Writer job start?
The expected starting date is January 2027. The position is based at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria.
Is there a deadline to apply?
There is no fixed closing date. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting may close once enough suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.
What experience and education are required?
A Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience), with initial professional experience in copywriting and copyediting within media, agencies, or international organizations. Native or equivalent English is required; German is highly desirable.
Is relocation support available?
Yes, a modest relocation package is offered for candidates outside of Salzburg.
Which publications and channels will I write for?
You will write for SalzburgGlobal.org, daily program newsletters, program reports, social media, email channels and external media partners' publications, covering Salzburg Global, Sciana, and Schloss Leopoldskron.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
🔗 Apply here: https://salzburgglobalseminar.recruitee.com/o/marketing-and-communications-writer/c/new
📋 Vacancy page: https://salzburgglobalseminar.recruitee.com/o/marketing-and-communications-writer
