Manager Media Relations & Executive Communications 80% - 100% ( m/w/d)
At a glance
Manager-level Paid Media role at dormakaba International Holding. Rümlang.
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What you'll do
- Respond to corporate and finance media enquiries and serve as the company’s press-office contact
- Build journalist relationships in Switzerland and with relevant international media
- Draft releases, statements, Q&As and interview briefings, then coach executives before media appearances
- Advise the CEO on communications and create speeches, scripts and social posts in the CEO’s voice
- Guide crisis messaging, spot media opportunities, and moderate leadership events and executive video interviews
What you bring
- Several years handling company media relations or press-office work, ideally in a listed business, consultancy or journalism
- You know Swiss business and financial reporters and understand corporate and finance topics
- Fluent English and strong writing skills; German is an advantage
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced media relations professional who can write for executives, advise senior leaders and speak confidently on stage and camera. You’ll need to be regularly present at the Rümlang headquarters. The position is part-time to full-time, at 80% to 100%.
From the employer
Become part of our team
As a global company with ambitious growth objectives, we are looking for people who want to make a difference. For our headquarters in Rümlang, we are seeking a Manager Media Relations & Executive Communications (f/m/d).
In this high-visibility role, you will strengthen dormakaba’s corporate reputation as a trusted media relations professional and support our CEO with engaging, impactful executive communications. Your primary focus will be corporate and financial media relations (60–70%), complemented by executive communications (30–40%).
Your responsibilities
• Manage corporate and financial media enquiries and act as a reliable corporate press-office contact.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Swiss business and financial journalists and relevant international media.
• Draft press releases, media statements, Q&As, briefings and interview materials; prepare executives for media interactions.
• Support issues management, sensitive announcements and crisis communications with sound judgement and composure.
• Identify proactive media opportunities and strengthen the company’s external positioning.
• Partner closely with the CEO as a trusted communications advisor and constructive sparring partner.
• Write speeches, talking points, video scripts and social media posts in the CEO’s authentic voice.
• Moderate town halls and leadership events, and conduct lively, professional video interviews with executives.
• Advise the CEO and Executive Committee on messaging, media impact and public positioning.
Your profile
• Several years of proven corporate media relations or press-office experience, ideally in a listed company, consultancy or business journalism.
• A strong network among Swiss business and financial journalists and an excellent understanding of corporate and financial topics.
• Outstanding writing and editorial skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into compelling messages.
• A confident, engaging and natural presence on stage and on camera, combined with excellent moderation skills.
• The credibility, discretion and interpersonal skills to build a trusted relationship with the CEO and senior leaders.
• Quick thinking, composure, energy and good humour, even in spontaneous or demanding situations.
• Fluent English; German is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to be regularly present at our Rümlang headquarters.
What we offer
• A visible role with direct exposure to the CEO and Executive Committee.
• The opportunity to shape media relations and executive communications at a global company.
• An international environment, meaningful responsibilities and room for your ideas.
Who we are
For every place that matters. dormakaba is a leading global provider of access solutions, helping people move seamlessly through safe and sustainable places. Join an international team committed to innovation and making a difference.
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