Head of Media and Internal Communications(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field
• 7–12+ years' experience in corporate and internal communications
• Strong experience in media relations, ideally Swiss media landscape
• Experience supporting senior executives or CEO visibility in listed company
• Native German speaker
• Full professional fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong writing and editorial skills
• Excellent judgement and ability to operate in high-visibility situations
• Experience in international or listed company environment (strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of Swiss media and corporate environment
• Ability to balance transparency, precision, and reputational considerations
• Credibility with senior stakeholders and executives
• Calm, structured, and solution-oriented approach under pressure

Tasks

• Develop and implement proactive media engagement strategies
• Manage relationships with key Swiss and international journalists
• Support and coordinate senior leadership media visibility in Swiss and international media
• Prepare media briefings, key messages, Q&A documents, and interview materials
• Coordinate media activities for results announcements
• Coordinate media activities for strategic developments
• Coordinate media activities for acquisitions and corporate initiatives
• Maintain intranet content and navigation
• Monitor media coverage
• Provide media analysis, insights, and recommendations
• Develop and execute internal communication plans supporting strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and leadership messaging
• Draft internal announcements, leadership communications, and employee updates
• Ensure consistent messaging across headquarters, regions, and business areas
• Support and coordinate CEO and senior leadership internal visibility
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal campaigns
• Engage and foster regional communications professionals
• Organize quarterly calls for senior leaders
• Advise senior leadership on communication approach, tone, and timing in a multicultural environment
• Translate complex business, financial, and technical topics into clear, compelling communication for internal and external audiences
• Ensure alignment of internal and external narratives, especially on strategy and sustainability
• Maintain editorial standards and consistency across communication channels
• Support management of sensitive issues and reputational matters with Corporate Communications and Legal
• Prepare holding statements and internal guidance

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