Media Relations Manager (Corporate) – 80% to 100%

About the role

As the Media Relations Manager (Corporate) at dormakaba’s international headquarters in Rümlang, you will shape and protect the company’s external reputation. You will work closely with senior management to develop and execute media strategies for corporate, financial, strategic and transformation topics.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement media strategies for corporate, strategic, financial and business topics.
• Manage communications around financial results, acquisitions, partnerships and other significant corporate developments in coordination with Investor Relations.
• Build and maintain relationships with business, financial, trade and industry media, identifying opportunities to enhance visibility.
• Prepare press releases, statements, key messages, Q&As, briefing documents and support company spokespersons.
• Develop corporate messages and strategic narratives to ensure consistent external communication.
• Position senior executives through interviews, media appearances and thought‑leadership activities.
• Design and maintain crisis‑communication frameworks, prepare holding statements and manage reputational risks.
• Advise executives on communication risks, media engagement and external positioning.
• Monitor media coverage, reputation trends and emerging issues, providing early‑stage insights.
• Collaborate with the second Media Relations Manager to ensure aligned positioning and coverage during absences or peak periods.

Required profile

• 7–10 years of experience in Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs or PR.
• Proven experience working with journalists in an international environment.
• Background in financial communications, M&A, crisis communications or other reputation‑sensitive topics.
• Strong knowledge of the Swiss media landscape and existing contacts with Swiss business, financial or trade media.
• Experience in a publicly listed company or large international corporation.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence the global reputation of a leading security solutions provider.
• Collaboration with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Dynamic, international work environment at the company’s headquarters.