Help shape how the world sees Sonova, a leading innovator in hearing care. We are searching for a seasoned Senior Manager Global Media Relations to serve as our voice in the world of media and to lead strategic reputation management across global markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Sonova’s global Senior media spokesperson representing the Group across key corporate, business, healthcare and tech media channels
- Develop and execute long-term media strategies aligned with corporate communications and strategic goals
- Develop and drive responsible media relations around key Group themes including financial communications in collaboration with Investor Relations
- Advise on and lead the CEOs and key Management Board members positioning in media
- Build and nurture strong relationships with Tier 1 media in key Sonova markets (US, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland)
- Train and position senior Sonova leaders as credible, confident media representatives
- Monitor media impact, track KPIs and advise on insights and learnings
- Manage the press office: media inquiries, holding statements and daily operations
- Lead in issues response strategy / issues response advisory across our businesses and Group including global stakeholder coordination
- Support countries and markets in media outreach advisory as needed
Your Profile
- At least 5 years experience in global media relations in large global organisations, preferably in Tech / Medtech or healthcare
- Excellent business language skills in English and German required (native level); other languages are a bonus
- Resilient network / relationships with global top-tier financial, business and industry media outlets
- Strong financial acumen and communication skills and experience in working closely with Investor Relations
- Exceptional communicator; able to write, edit and speak with clarity and impact
- Ideally master’s degree in communications or related discipline; agency background is a plus
- Strategic thinker with hands-on agility and sharp decision-making instincts
- Excellent stakeholder management, advisory and influencing skills
- Resilient, culturally sensitive and collaborative, thriving in a global matrixed environment
We encourage you to submit your application and CV in English.
Required Experience
Exec
Key Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Algebra
- MailChimp
- Media Relations
- Social Listening
- Relationship Management
- Customer relationship management
- Medicare
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
Employment Details
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Experience: years
- Vacancy: 1