Communications Consultants in Frankfurt
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Waseem Sattar
Last position:
Solution Architect / Subject Matter Expert at FRMCS terminal device manufacturer
Participation in the EU-funded MORANE-2 project to validate the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) in real-life use cases: creation of the requirement specifications for TOBA as well as the associated test specifications.
Technologies: 5GS (Radio & Core), FRMCS, MCx (MCPTT, MCData, MCVideo), MC Gateway UE, MCx Priority/Security/QoS Management, ETCS, SIP, IMS
Detlev Spierling
Last position:
Freelance ICT journalist and communications consultant at Freiberuflich
- Working as a freelance ICT journalist for print and online media, as well as a communications consultant for medium-sized German and Dutch IT companies.
- Creating specialist publications, white papers, and journalistic articles on topics such as AI, IT sustainability, climate protection through low-code development, and the introduction of the electronic invoice, etc. (>100 work samples in the original can be viewed at [link])
- Analyzing and reporting on cybersecurity trends, including the NIS-2 directive, Security by Design, and the development of associative computers.
- Conducting expert interviews with specialists and executives on technological innovations such as digital shadows in production and predictive maintenance.
- Numerous publications in trade media such as Wirtschaftsinformatik & Management, IM+io, IT&Production, Digital Business Magazin, eGovernment Computing, etc.
Horst Häring
Last position:
Organizational Developer, Mediator, Facilitator, Team Developer, Coach at International system supplier, (Tier 1) body, chassis, engineering
- at several plants / headquarters / HQ (Germany, Poland, Czech Republic)
Nathalie Heinke
Last position:
Senior Communications Specialist at Self-employed
- Bentley Innomed (2023): Set up internal communications; concept development (information architecture, format development, design and strategic direction) and implementation of phase 1; text/image & video
- Zeiss Group (since 2020): Interviews with scientists; contributions for the intranet and recruiting; web texts for software
- Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH (2015-01-01 to 2020-12-31): Collaborated on the final report; accompanied press tours; served as press contact; wrote trend reports; collected quotes from entrepreneurs; conducted interviews; wrote features; sourced images; ghost writing
- Federal Center for Nutrition (since 2023): Contributions for the "Sustainable Consumption" and "School Catering" sections
- Hessen Trade & Invest (2020-01-01 to 2022-12-31): Research; conducted interviews and wrote features (including photography) for the Technologieland magazine
- National Center for Early Support (2021-09-01 to 2022-12-31): Content and strategic co-development of the website "elternsein.info"; texts for the NZFH app; topic research; image research; content production; conducting interviews; selection of interview partners; writing expert articles based on personas from a Sinus study (SEO optimized and plain language); quiz concept and elaboration; image sourcing; topic ideas, research and concept for journalism Instagram formats and posts
- Frankfurt City School Office (2016-01-01 to 2022-12-31): Text editing of the annual report in collaboration with the specialist departments; interviews and profiles; collaborated on design and concept using CapCut; project management; WordPress
- German National Tourist Board (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31): Research; SEO topic suggestions; listicles; features and photo reports for the "Nature" section; other clients.
Philipp Dieterich
Last position:
Communication / Marketing Consultant
Leona Lammel
Last position:
Marketing & Communications Expert at Self-employed
- Developing positioning and brand strategies for market entries & relaunches
- Creating messaging frameworks, content and communication guidelines
- Advising marketing teams & agencies during growth and transformation phases
- Taking on project-based marketing lead roles (interim / sparring)
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Communications Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years (Germany: 25 years)
Position duration
5.3 years (Germany: 4 years)
Positions per freelancer
8 (Germany: 11)
Top business areas
Marketing, Strategy, Customer Service
Top industries
Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Professional Services
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 80%)
Master's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 55%)
Certifications per freelancer
1 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 94%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates for Communications Consultants in Frankfurt
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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the role
What they do
Communications consultants shape clear messages for employees, customers, media and stakeholders. They step in when a company needs structure, a stronger narrative or faster delivery than an in-house team can handle.
- Build communication plans and message frameworks
- Write leadership, employee and customer communications
- Support launch, change and crisis communication
- Prepare press statements, FAQs and briefing notes
- Align tone of voice across channels and teams
Core skills
Strong communications consulting combines sharp writing with judgment. A good consultant understands what different audiences need, how to simplify complex topics and how to keep messages consistent across channels.
- Stakeholder mapping and audience segmentation
- Corporate communications and public relations
- Internal communications and change management
- Executive writing and speech support
- Editorial planning, message testing and review cycles
Tools and formats
Many companies look for a communications consultant, a PR consultant or a corporate communications adviser when they need support in short notice or for a specific project. Common work includes intranet copy, talking points, Q&A packs, newsletters, presentations and media statements.
In Frankfurt, this often matters for finance, consulting, logistics and international firms that need clear English and German communication for distributed teams, leadership updates or market-facing announcements.
When to bring one in
Companies usually hire freelance communications support when the internal team is overloaded, a sensitive topic needs outside perspective, or a change programme needs a message strategy that can be delivered quickly.
- Product launches with many stakeholders
- Rebranding or repositioning work
- Leadership changes and executive communications
- Employee engagement and transformation projects
- Crisis response and reputation management
What good looks like
The best communications consultants listen first, ask the right questions and turn vague goals into usable messages. They do not just write well. They understand business context, approve fast, protect consistency and know when a message needs legal, HR or leadership review.
They also work well with marketing, HR, investor relations and senior management. That makes them useful when a company needs one clear voice across many teams and channels.
Working together
Freelance communications work can be remote, on site in Frankfurt or a mix of both. Remote collaboration works well for drafting, review and planning. On site helps when workshops, stakeholder interviews or sensitive leadership sessions are involved.
Clear access to background material, fast feedback and a defined decision maker make the collaboration smoother. That is especially important when the project touches employees, customers or the press.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Communications Consultants.
A Communications Consultant defines messages, channels and timing for a specific business need. That can include internal communications, PR support, leadership messaging, launch copy or crisis communication. The role is about making complex topics clear and usable for the right audience.
A freelancer makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent or highly specific. Many companies bring in communications help for change programs, rebrands, launches or sensitive issues where outside distance is useful. If the workload is steady and broad, a permanent hire may fit better.
Strong writing is only one part. A good communications consultant also needs stakeholder management, message structuring, editorial judgment and the ability to work with leadership, HR, legal and marketing. Experience with both internal and external communication is a plus.
Often the terms overlap, but the scope can differ. A PR consultant usually leans more toward media relations and public reputation, while a corporate communications adviser may focus more on executive, internal or change messaging. Ask for the exact scope rather than the title alone.
In Frankfurt, companies often want someone who can work with international teams and switch between English and German as needed. That is common in finance, consulting, logistics and other cross-border settings. On site workshops can help, but many drafting and review tasks can be handled remotely.
Look for clarity, structure and business relevance in their work samples. A strong communications consultant can explain the audience, the message choice and the channel logic, not just provide polished copy. Good references from similar change, PR or internal communication projects are also a strong signal.
Yes, if they have the right background and can work calmly under pressure. In a crisis, they may draft holding statements, FAQs, stakeholder updates and leadership talking points. You should make sure they understand approval chains and can work closely with legal and senior management.
Typical deliverables include communication plans, key messages, FAQs, speeches, newsletter copy, intranet articles and media statements. Depending on the brief, a communications consultant may also support workshops, messaging frameworks and review cycles for leadership content. The best deliverables are practical and easy for the team to use.
The average hourly rate for Communications Consultants in Frankfurt is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 802 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Frankfurt, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 100% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Frankfurt have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Frankfurt are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Frankfurt are Media and Entertainment (67%), Advertising (50%), and Professional Services (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Frankfurt are Marketing (83%), Strategy (67%), and Customer Service (50%).
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