Head of Media and Internal Communications

About the role

The Head of Media and Internal Communications leads the Group’s media relations and internal communications activities, ensuring consistent, clear and timely messaging that aligns with the Group’s strategy, performance and values. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership, the role strengthens the Group’s visibility and reputation in Switzerland and internationally while fostering employee engagement across regions and business areas.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive media engagement strategies aligned with corporate priorities and strategic milestones.
• Manage relationships with key Swiss and international journalists across business, financial and trade media.
• Support and coordinate CEO and senior leadership visibility in Swiss and international media, including interviews, opinion pieces and public appearances.
• Prepare media briefings, key messages, Q&A documents and interview preparation materials.
• Coordinate media activities around results announcements, strategic developments, acquisitions and corporate initiatives.
• Monitor media coverage and provide analysis, insights and recommendations.
• Develop and execute internal communication plans supporting strategic initiatives, organisational changes and leadership messaging.
• Draft internal announcements, leadership communications and employee updates.
• Ensure consistent messaging across headquarters, regions and business areas.
• Advise senior leadership on communication approach, tone and timing in a multicultural environment.

Required profile

• Significant experience in media relations and internal communications, preferably at senior level.
• Proven ability to support senior leadership, especially the CEO, in enhancing corporate visibility.
• Strong capability to translate complex business, financial and technical topics into clear, compelling messages.
• Experience managing media activities around major corporate events such as results announcements and acquisitions.
• Analytical mindset for monitoring media coverage and delivering actionable insights.
• Comfort working in a multicultural, multinational environment.

Required skills