About Montel

Montel is a leading provider of energy market intelligence, delivering trusted news, analysis, data, and insights to professionals across European energy markets. With more than 30 years of experience, Montel supports clients in navigating the rapidly evolving energy landscape through real-time reporting, analytics, and expert commentary.

As Montel continues to strengthen its position across German-speaking markets, we are seeking an experienced freelance PR & Media Relations Manager to support and expand Montel’s media presence, thought leadership positioning, and strategic communications activities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH).

Role Overview

The Freelance PR & Media Relations Manager – DACH will lead Montel’s proactive media relations and external communications activities across German-speaking energy markets.

This is a senior freelance role focused primarily on media engagement, journalist relationship management, thought leadership positioning, and executive profiling within the German-speaking energy sector. The successful candidate will help strengthen Montel’s visibility and reputation among key media, industry stakeholders, and market participants.

A central focus of the role will be supporting the external profile of Montel’s Chief Analyst, Tobias Federico, through strategic media positioning, speaking opportunities, commentary placements, conferences, and thought leadership initiatives.

The role will work closely with Simon White, Head of Communications, as well as Montel analysts, editors, sales, marketing, and events teams across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

PR & Media Relations

• Lead and execute proactive PR and media relations activities across the DACH region

• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and media outlets across German-speaking energy, business, and financial media

• Identify and proactively pitch news stories, commentary opportunities, expert interviews, and thought leadership angles to relevant media

• Develop and manage media outreach strategies around market developments, research, reports, events, and company initiatives

• Draft, adapt, and distribute press releases and media materials in German and English

• Monitor media trends and identify opportunities to strengthen Montel’s visibility and market positioning within the DACH energy sector

• Support reactive communications activities related to market developments and industry issues where required

Thought Leadership & Executive Profiling

• Work closely with Chief Analyst Tobias Federico and other Montel experts to strengthen their visibility and positioning within the European energy market

• Secure speaking opportunities, media interviews, conference participation, podcast appearances, webinars, and industry commentary placements

• Develop supporting materials including talking points, briefing documents, presentations, opinion pieces, and commentary articles

• Coordinate with event organisers, journalists, and industry stakeholders to maximise external engagement opportunities

• Support social media visibility activities linked to thought leadership and expert positioning

Strategic Communications & Content Support

• Create and edit specialist communications materials including commentary articles, blog posts, presentations, white papers, reports, and case studies

• Adapt international communication materials to the tone, style, and expectations of German-speaking audiences

• Review and refine specialist content from analysts and market experts to ensure clarity, consistency, and strong external messaging

• Support integrated communications campaigns in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Editorial, and Events teams

• Contribute to broader digital communications initiatives, particularly around content marketing and audience engagement

Operating Model

The role is expected to operate on a flexible freelance basis with an agreed baseline number of support days per month, alongside the ability to scale activity during peak periods around major market developments, reports, events, and conferences.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Significant experience in PR, media relations, corporate communications, or strategic communications

• Strong understanding of the German-speaking media landscape, particularly within energy, business, financial, or industrial sectors

• Proven track record of building and managing journalist and media relationships in the DACH region

• Experience proactively pitching stories, securing media coverage, and positioning executives or experts as thought leaders

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English

• Strong editorial and content development capabilities across multiple formats

• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organisational, project management, and relationship management skills

Preferred

• Existing contacts within German-speaking energy, financial, or business media

• Experience in energy, commodities, financial markets, sustainability, or B2B information services

• Familiarity with European energy markets and energy transition topics

• Experience supporting senior executives, analysts, or public-facing experts

• Experience coordinating conference participation, media appearances, and industry events

• Experience working in an international and cross-functional environment