Communications Manager - Content & Editorial (opens in new tab)

Nestle SA; Vevey; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Paid holidays beyond legalRequirements

Learning and development opportunities

Performance based bonus

Healthcare contribution and access to

Pension plan

Parental leave and family support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nestlé in Vevey, Switzerland, is seeking a Communications Manager – Content & Editorial to shape corporate storytelling, drive editorial excellence, and oversee strategy across internal and external channels.

You’ll lead end-to-end content development, coach a high-performing team, and partner with Corporate Affairs, Content Studios, markets, and subject-matter experts to elevate trust and reputation on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate communications or editorial leadership.
• Excellent writing and editing to translate complex topics into clear language.
• Ability to shape content strategy using audience needs and performance insights.
• Experience leading multimedia content development.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward content strategy and editorial planning aligned with business priorities.
• Build compelling storylines across articles, scripts, and social content.
• Oversee end-to-end content development and review work with teams and agencies.
• Lead and coach a high-performing Content & Editorial team.
• Use performance insights to evolve formats and storytelling approaches.

Skills

Corporate communications

Editorial leadership

Storytelling

Content strategy

Team leadership

English proficiency

Job description

Communications Manager - Content & Editorial

Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.

As a Communications Manager – Content & Editorial at Nestlé, your mission is to help shape and elevate corporate storytelling by driving editorial excellence and content strategy across internal and external channels. You’ll make a difference by bringing a proactive approach and collaborating closely with Corporate Affairs teams, Content Studios, markets, functions, and subject‑matter experts. This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and make a difference at scale.

How you’ll make an impact as a Communications Manager – Content & Editorial

• Driving a forward-looking content strategy and editorial planning that brings business priorities, purpose, and reputation topics to life.
• Building compelling storylines and narratives across articles, scripts, long‑form storytelling, and social content to strengthen trust and engagement.
• Delivering end-to-end content development, actively drafting and refining content, while also briefing, guiding, and reviewing work with internal teams, studios, and agencies.
• Overseeing the planning and creation of content assets, including articles, scripts, videos, social assets and long‑form storytelling.
• Empowering a high‑performing Content & Editorial team through clear priorities, coaching, and consistent feedback.
• Improving content impact by using performance insights and feedback to continuously evolve formats, language, and storytelling approaches.

What will make you successful

• Bringing proven experience in corporate communications, journalism, or editorial/content leadership to deliver inspiring, high‑quality content and campaigns that strengthen trust and reputation.
• Applying excellent writing and editing skills to translate complex topics into crisp language, while safeguarding tone of voice and reputational risk.
• Shaping content strategy and storytelling, using audience needs and performance insights to improve impact.
• Ideating and delivering end-to-end multimedia content.
• As a people‑focused team leader, developing and coaching others while partnering confidently in a fast‑paced matrix environment.
• Communicating with full professional proficiency in English (expert proficiency in written English).
• Championing continuous improvement, innovation and new storytelling, including effective use of emerging tools and technologies.
• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

At Nestlé, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a competitive and well‑rounded benefits package designed to support your growth and wellbeing at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office‑based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and final interviews and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?