Senior Manager, Global Media Relations

Sonova; Fellbach; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sonova, a leading innovator in hearing care, is seeking a Senior Manager for Global Media Relations. The successful candidate will represent the company in media channels, develop strategic media initiatives, and be a key advisor in corporate communications. Applicants should have substantial experience and strong communication skills in both English and German.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years’ experience in global media relations.
• Excellent business language skills in English and German required.
• Exceptional communicator; able to write and speak with clarity.

Aufgaben

• Act as global Senior media spokesperson.
• Develop and execute long-term media strategies.
• Manage the press office and media inquiries.

Kenntnisse

Media relations

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in communications or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Help shape how the world sees Sonova — a leading innovator in hearing care. We’re searching for a seasonedSenior Manager, Global Media Relationsto 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 CEO’s 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 to submit your application and CV in English.