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Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
7d ago

Head of External Communications for Defence and Space(m/w/x)

Taufkirchen, Ottobrunn, München
Full-timeOn-siteManagement

Description

You will lead a talented team to shape the company's global narrative, blending strategic media relations with digital innovation to amplify its leadership in the defense and space sector.

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Requirements

  • Strong understanding of aerospace and defence
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in strategic thinking and execution
  • History of successful stakeholder collaboration
  • Extensive Media Relations and Social Media experience
  • Ideal experience in crisis communication
  • Effective networking and relationship cultivation skills
  • Comfort working in cross-cultural environments
  • Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related
  • Longtime record in defence-focused media relations
  • Experience implementing communications strategies and plans
  • Established network of defence journalists and influencers
  • Understanding of European defence industrial landscape
  • Excellent English and German communication skills
  • Desirable fluency in French or Spanish
  • Experience managing projects across diverse teams
  • Strong networking and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in crisis communications and reputation management
  • Familiarity with communication and monitoring tools
  • Awareness of compliance risks and integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tasks

  • Lead and manage a team of fifteen employees
  • Develop and implement external communications strategies
  • Align messaging with brand positioning and objectives
  • Foster collaboration and innovation within the team
  • Translate priorities into actionable communications objectives
  • Drive performance processes and impact measurement
  • Analyze trends and sentiment through media listening
  • Collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams
  • Support national positioning through impactful campaigns
  • Oversee media relations and crisis communications
  • Train spokespeople in the defense and space domain
  • Cultivate relationships with journalists and industry influencers
  • Manage Tier-1 media inquiries and coordinate responses
  • Implement social media and digital communications strategies
  • Drive content creation and community management
  • Optimize social media performance through analytics
  • Manage and optimize defense-related web content
  • Develop compelling narratives and multimedia assets
  • Provide mentorship and professional development to staff
  • Manage goal setting and performance evaluation processes

Tools & Technologies

Media monitoringSocial media managementContent management systemsCorporate listening

Languages

EnglishBusiness Fluent

GermanBusiness Fluent

FrenchBusiness Fluent

SpanishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Competitive Pay

  • Attractive salary
  • Employee stock options

Bonuses & Incentives

  • Special payments

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days paid vacation
  • Extra days-off for special occasions

Learning & Development

  • Upskilling opportunities
  • Customised development solutions

Career Advancement

  • International development prospects

Retirement Plans

  • Employer-funded pension

Corporate Discounts

  • Discounted car leasing
  • Employee benefits at cooperating companies

Other Benefits

  • Special insurance conditions

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Public transport subsidies

Childcare

  • On-site Kindergarten

Healthcare & Fitness

  • On-site medical officer
  • On-site gym

Free or Subsidized Food

  • On-site canteen and cafeteria

Flexible Working

  • Job sharing
  • Part-time models
  • Flexible working hours
  • Flexible working arrangements

Workation & Sabbatical

  • Individual timeout

Informal Culture

  • Diverse work environment
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