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Gudrun A.

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Retail & E-Commerce Transformation | Omnichannel Growth | Program & PMO Leadership

Krefeld
Gudrun A.

Last position:

Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication at Kindernothilfe e.V.

Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication

Tasks:

  • Analysis of existing print advertising materials and donor communication
  • Development of a new thank-you letter and dialogue marketing concept
  • Advice on emotional and target-group-specific communication with donors
  • Concept development for a cross-channel on- and offline marketing mix
  • Coordination of print, email, and CRM communication as part of new marketing processes
  • Support in introducing new communication workflows around the future email software
  • Creation of briefing materials and campaign approaches for different target groups
  • Research, selection, and management of suitable print and production service providers
  • Advice on personalization and automation options in the programmatic print environment

Technical implementation:

  • Coordination of print and digital processes
  • Management of external service providers and print providers
  • Support in integrating new marketing and communication processes

Reporting:

  • Analysis of existing response mechanisms
  • Assessment of optimization potential in donor communication
  • Recommendations to improve impact, personalization, and efficiency Markets: Germany [link]
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Sabine L.

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Expert & Interim Manager B2B Communications, Change Communications, Content Creation

Eckental
Sabine L.

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Communications consultant for crisis communication/issue management at AQIM – Association for Quality in Interim Management

Planning, execution & moderation of crisis communication and reputation management

AQIM is a non-profit organization based in Austria. An association of interim managers from Germany and Austria. Founded in December 2024. Multi-part training with workshops and consulting for preventive crisis communication, in cooperation with the founding members and those responsible for communication. To assess crisis potential for the market entry strategy and ahead of a digital campaign.

The project in a nutshell:

Consulting and training for the purpose of:

  • Analysis of crisis potential as a new market entrant and its internet-based communication activities
  • Planning and developing crisis communication with targeted measures
  • Developing a crisis plan to minimize reputation risks in an emergency
  • Conducting training and information sessions

Success:

  • What started as a one-time consulting event for preparing an information campaign became a multi-part workshop on preventive crisis communication. This not only gave the organization expertise and confidence in the event of acute challenges, but also gave the participating interim managers new skills for their day-to-day work on assignments
  • The workshop enabled those responsible to launch the information campaign that was being prepared at the time and planned for six months, as scheduled at the end of January 2026 on social media
  • Careful scheduling and defining how to handle critical voices in terms of terminology and tone, as well as compliance rules, ensured a smooth start and run of a 3-month information campaign
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Christine T.

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Content Expert, Data Storytelling & Analytics for complex topics

Ittlingen
Christine T.

Last position:

Communications Consulting at Storytrend

Most mid-sized companies already have their numbers. What is missing is the translation: a dashboard with forty tiles does not answer a single question that is actually asked in management.

Analysis

  • Evaluation of existing data with Python and SQL
  • Checking data quality and methodology before making a statement
  • The result is an analysis that leads toward a concrete decision

Preparation

  • Reports in Power BI and Tableau
  • Interactive calculators and visualizations on the web
  • Presentations and specialist texts for customers, sales and the public
  • Analysis and communication from one source — that
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Geert S.

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Communication Expert/Communication Expert

Hamburg
Geert S.

Last position:

Interim Spokesperson at Enertrag SE

  • Classic press work
  • Development and implementation of communication strategies for individual Enertrag projects such as wind farms
  • Development and implementation of a crisis communication strategy
  • Development and implementation of media monitoring to analyze which media/journalists publish Enertrag topics
  • Advising the board and the communications management
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Waseem S.

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Enterprise Solution Architect |5G / Mobile Communications|Mission Critical Services (MCx)|IMS and SIP

Frankfurt am Main
Waseem S.

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

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David S.

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Senior Marketing & Communications Manager with an AI focus. Strategy, content and execution all from one source.

Much
David S.

Last position:

Senior Marketing and Communications Consultant at NetCologne Gesellschaft für Telekommunikation mbH

  • Managed marketing, content and communications projects with six-figure budgets for a regional telecommunications and IT service provider
  • Developed and managed content and video formats from concept to production, including shoot planning
  • Led and coordinated social media managers, creative teams as well as external agencies and service providers
  • Conceptualized, developed and optimized campaign landing pages throughout the entire lifecycle
  • Managed collaboration between departments, management and external partners
  • Ensured consistent brand communication as well as timely and high-quality delivery of all projects
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Corinna S.

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Strategic Advisor Brand and Change

Düsseldorf
Corinna S.

Last position:

Strategic Advisor Brand and Change at Targobank

  • Strategic consulting for the Head of Brand on brand strategy and change processes
  • Analysis of existing processes, resources, and interfaces within the team as well as with internal and external stakeholders
  • Development and implementation of recommendations for action to improve processes and increase efficiency
  • Project management and change management for the successful implementation of measures
  • Management and selection of external service providers to ensure smooth execution
  • Optimization of internal processes and interfaces through in-depth analysis and recommendations for action
  • Effective acceleration of decision-making and management processes in brand management
  • Successful management of external service providers and agencies for more efficient workflows and higher quality
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Katharina N.

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Growth, Brand, Marketing & Digital Strategy Consultant

Düsseldorf
Katharina N.

Last position:

Consultant Global Communications & Corporate Branding/ Strategic Brand & Marketing Project Lead at Merck

Project management for the development, launch, and company-wide implementation of the strategic realignment of the brand based on the new corporate vision (CEO-driven transformation project).

Key responsibilities:

  • Designing, enhancing, and implementing the global brand and communication strategy (internal and external) to strengthen strategic positioning, including follow-up concepts for internal identification with the new corporate vision (cross-country implementation with over 60k employees) and external activation.
  • Developing and executing new global campaigns across owned and paid channels, including channel strategy, (social) media strategy, and creative concepts.
  • Developing and implementing a data-driven approach to manage and optimize brand communication.
  • Managing internal communication on strategic topics, including internal events.
  • Leading interdisciplinary project teams and collaborating with stakeholders across various functions and hierarchy levels.
  • Budget responsibility and managing and integrating external agencies and service providers.
  • Driving the integration of AI into brand management and communication.
  • Acting as a strategic sparring partner for organization design and the further development of the division strategy and project roadmap in corporate branding. Result: Implemented the global brand and communication strategy and established data-driven and AI-supported foundations for future-ready brand management, strengthened internal anchoring of the corporate vision, and significantly advanced the transformation of corporate branding; awarded the CEO Award.
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Stefan D.

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Content expert, editor/copywriter, consultant and project manager for corporate communications, PR and social media

Düsseldorf
Stefan D.

Last position:

Online editor and content manager at Federal Employment Agency

  • Content responsibility for two areas (careers and continuing education, as well as school, training and studies) and coordination with specialist departments
  • Topic research and content planning for the online portal
  • Web-friendly creation of target-group-relevant and SEO-optimized content for the online portal
  • Building and maintaining multimedia content in the online portal CMS (Drupal)
  • Monitoring the content of the online portal using Google Search Console and Matomo
  • Ensuring the quality of the online portal through tests and analyses
  • PowerPoint presentation of work results in topic conferences with BA specialist departments
  • Supporting the existing online presence and analyzing and fixing errors
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Rosa G.

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Literature Review, AI Training & Content Manager

Heidelberg
Rosa G.

Last position:

Literature Review, AI Training & Content Manager at Juisci SA

  • Oversee AI-medical content pipeline operations, ensuring quality standards across multilingual publications (DE/EN/ES)
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with technical, medical, and creative teams to optimize content generation workflows
  • Direct publication selection, review, and platform deployment processes with translation quality assurance
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Ulrike Z.

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Content with fizz! I make dry and complex content sparkle. 15 years of expertise in online communication.

Cologne
Ulrike Z.

Last position:

Fundraising Associate at Arbeiterwohlfahrt

  • Prepare complex content in a way that convinces funders, teams, and target groups alike.
  • With structured grant management, clear processes, and precise language, I make sure ideas are not only funded, but also understood and visible.
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Anke S.

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Freelance copywriter, editor and communications consultant

Wiesbaden
Anke S.

Last position:

Freelance copywriter, editor and communications consultant at Self-employed

  • Write and edit marketing texts for print and web, including SEO, such as website copy, landing pages, product descriptions, white papers, flyers, brochures, presentations, and mailings
  • Research and write journalistic texts for print and web, including ghostwriting, such as blog articles, interviews, profiles, and articles for newsletters and customer magazines
  • Write press releases
  • Project management
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Arne S.

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SEO Freelancer and GEO Consultant for B2B companies in energy, tech, and e-mobility in the DACH market.

Munich
Arne S.

Last position:

Communications Specialist at BMW Group

  • Project and transformation communication
  • Operational control and planning
  • Execution of project-related communication activities
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Joachim L.

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Marketing Advisor for Corporate Clients

Köln
Joachim L.

Last position:

Marketing / Sales / Communication Consultant at Independent Management Consultant

  • Client: STROTH Telecom GmbH (formerly Tele2 Comm. Services GmbH) Business Development B2B / B2C

  • Development of growth & go-to-market strategy for new products

  • Content strategy for brand relaunch

  • Selection and setup of a marketing automation solution

  • Concept and marketing of a white-label mobile solution

  • Project management of partnerships with WEtell and ENTEGA Mobile

  • Client: S-Communication Services GmbH (Sparkassen Financial Group) Project Management IAM (Integrated Address Management)

  • Analysis of current product portfolio

  • Market analysis of banking & finance

  • Identification of required adjustments for medium-term planning

  • Formulation of IAM vision

  • Client: ERGO Group AG Sales Promotion

  • Activation of sponsorship partnership with the German Football Association (DFB)

  • Media collaborations

  • Social media communication

  • Support for sales partner network

  • Client: E.ON SE Innovation Domains / Strategy & Innovation

  • Coaching on business case development (individual / teams)

  • Training on key financials (NPV calculation) / scenario planning

  • Development of sales strategies for innovations

  • Teaching storytelling skills

  • Creation of templates

  • Target KPI alignment / metrics (portfolio performance)

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Communications Consultants statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

26 years

Communications Consultants in Germany have 26 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

4.1 years

Communications Consultants in Germany stay in a single position for 4.1 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

11

Communications Consultants in Germany have completed 11 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Marketing, Project Management, Strategy

Communications Consultants in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy.

Top industries

Professional Services, Advertising, Media and Entertainment

Communications Consultants in Germany are most in demand in Professional Services, Advertising, and Media and Entertainment.

Certification focus areas

Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology

Communications Consultants in Germany earn their certifications most often in Marketing, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

Bachelor's degree or higher

80%

80% of Communications Consultants in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

55%

55% of Communications Consultants in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

7%

7% of Communications Consultants in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

3

Communications Consultants in Germany hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Communications Consultants in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

94%

94% of Communications Consultants in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 15 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the Communications Consultants in Germany charges less than €400 per day.
18 of the Communications Consultants in Germany charge between €400 and €800 per day.
28 of the Communications Consultants in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
10 of the Communications Consultants in Germany charge €1200 or more per day.
<€400 €400-​800 €800-​1200 €1200+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this role in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

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Average rates for Communications Consultants in Germany

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Daily rate avg. 864 €

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Median rate 800 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 15 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Communications Consultants experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Professional Services (68%)
  • Advertising (62%)
  • Media and Entertainment (52%)
  • Information Technology (42%)
  • Manufacturing (40%)
  • Education (29%)
  • Automotive (28%)
  • Banking and Finance (26%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the role

What they do

A communications consultant shapes how a company speaks to employees, customers, media, and other stakeholders. Typical work includes message houses, communication plans, press materials, leadership talking points, FAQs, and crisis communication support. Many companies also hire a PR consultant or corporate communications consultant for a launch, rebrand, restructuring, or sensitive change program.

  • Core messaging and narrative development
  • Internal communication plans and leadership content
  • Press releases, stakeholder updates, and briefing notes
  • Change communication for transformations and reorganizations

Skills that matter

Strong communications consultants combine clear writing with sharp judgment. They understand audience needs, tone, timing, and approval processes. They can translate complex topics into plain language and keep different teams aligned without losing consistency.

  • Executive communication and ghostwriting
  • Media relations and spokesperson support
  • Message testing, tone of voice, and editorial review
  • Stakeholder mapping and communication planning

Tools and formats

Most freelance communications work happens in slides, docs, shared editorial calendars, and review tools. Depending on the assignment, the consultant may work in CMS environments, intranets, email platforms, or newsroom workflows. In Germany, clients often expect strong English and German copy, especially for cross-border teams and B2B organizations.

When companies bring them in

Companies usually hire a communications consultant when the message is important, time is tight, or the internal team is already at capacity. That includes product launches, leadership changes, employer branding, crisis response, mergers, and change programs. A freelancer is often the right choice when the company needs targeted expertise without building a permanent role around it.

What good looks like

The best consultants do more than write well. They ask the right questions, understand business context, and protect consistency across channels. They can work with legal, HR, marketing, and leadership teams, and they know when to simplify a message, when to push back, and when to keep sensitive topics precise.

Germany context

For companies in Germany, this role is especially useful when communication needs to work across headquarters, local teams, and international stakeholders. Many projects require a professional who can switch between English and German, adapt messaging for local markets, and collaborate smoothly with in-house communications, PR, or employer branding teams.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Communications Consultants.

A Communications Consultant helps a company plan, write, and manage important messages. That can include internal updates, leadership messaging, press materials, crisis statements, and change communication. The work is often strategic first, then editorial and operational.

A strong Communications Consultant writes clearly, thinks structurally, and understands audience and timing. Look for experience with stakeholder communication, message development, and editing under review pressure. The best people also handle sensitive topics with calm judgment.

Not always, but there is overlap. A Communications Consultant may focus on internal communication, executive messaging, or change programs, while a PR consultant is often more media-facing. Many clients use the titles interchangeably when they need broad communication support.

A Communications Consultant freelancer makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent, or specialized. That is common for launches, reorganizations, crisis response, or temporary leadership support. It is also useful when you need senior expertise without creating a permanent role.

A Communications Consultant typically delivers communication plans, key messages, FAQs, briefing notes, presentations, and drafted copy for different channels. Depending on the project, they may also create stakeholder maps, Q&A documents, or a full internal and external rollout plan. Good consultants leave you with material your team can actually use.

Yes, and many projects are handled remotely. A Communications Consultant can usually work well from anywhere if the company has clear feedback loops and access to the right stakeholders. For leadership workshops, sensitive alignment sessions, or on-site interviews, some clients prefer a hybrid setup in Germany.

Ask for examples of similar communication challenges, not just polished writing samples. A good Communications Consultant can explain the problem, the audience, the message choice, and the outcome. Strong candidates also show how they work with different stakeholders and handle revisions without losing clarity.

An Communications Consultant is usually brought in for a defined assignment or advisory role, while an internal communications specialist is often part of the day-to-day team. The consultant is more flexible and can step into strategy, drafting, or change work quickly. That makes the role useful when capacity or expertise is missing for a specific period.

The average hourly rate for Communications Consultants in Germany is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 864 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Germany, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 55% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Germany have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Germany are German (98%), English (91%), and French (38%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Germany are Professional Services (68%), Advertising (62%), and Media and Entertainment (52%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Communications Consultants in Germany are Marketing (95%), Project Management (71%), and Strategy (66%).

FRATCH Communications Consultants main locations

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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