Public Affairs Manager

As a Public Affairs Manager at Ecosia, you will help shape the political and regulatory environment around search, digital markets, competition, AI, European digital sovereignty, and sustainability. You will engage with policymakers, regulators, industry associations, civil society organizations, and strategic partners to monitor legislative developments, develop policy positions, and build coalitions for meaningful change.

What you'll do

• Develop and advocate for Ecosia's policy positions on digital markets, competition, AI, platform regulation, European digital sovereignty, sustainability, and related topics.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry groups, NGOs, and other stakeholders at the European, national, and international level.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their implications for Ecosia's business and mission.
• Draft policy papers, consultation responses, briefing materials, speeches, and stakeholder communications.
• Represent Ecosia at conferences, workshops, public hearings, and meetings with policymakers and regulators.
• Coordinate internal policy projects across teams, ensuring alignment between public affairs, communications, legal, product, and business priorities.
• Back coalition-building initiatives with partners committed to a more open, sustainable, and democratic digital ecosystem.

What you'll need

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in public affairs, public policy, government relations, competition policy, digital policy, or a related field.
• A solid understanding of policies in the area of European competition policy, the Digital Markets Act, digital platform regulation, or AI policy.
• Clear and persuasive communication in written and spoken English and preferably also in German.

What they offer

• Flexible working hours, 30 vacation days per year, and remote work options.
• Green benefits program including subsidized public transport cards and bike inspection services.
• Learning times, hack days, and continuous professional development support.