Hans-Jürgen Arlt

Hans-Jürgen Arlt is an Honorary Professor at the Universität der Künste Berlin, specializing in Strategic Communication Planning. As a freelance journalist and social scientist, he focuses on communication, work, and media dynamics. His career spans roles as head of public relations at the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), press spokesman, and educator in political communication.

• Education: Political Science, History, Philosophy (University of Munich, University of Erlangen, 1969-1977)
• Teaching Affiliations: Universities of Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Münster, Berlin

Research interests include systems theory, crisis communication, and the paradox of work in modernity. His recent publications analyze Corona crisis networks, NGO communication, and digital PR futures, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with media, politics, and social structures.

Key collaborations include co-authoring works with Fabian Arlt and Wolfgang Storz, emphasizing organizational communication and media strategy. Arlt’s career bridges academic theory and professional practice, offering unique insights into communication work.