Senior Communications Lead: Exec & Media Relations (France)

Hager; Obernai; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

International team

Flexible working

Hi University access

Internal mobility

Corporate benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Hager seeks a Communications Specialist Senior to lead media relations and executive communications from its Obernai base. You will report to the Head of Corporate Communications and join an international team coordinating across countries and functions.

The role focuses on media relations, crisis communications, and corporate communications in France, shaping senior leaders’ messaging and strengthening brand reputation.

Formación

• A Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Political Sciences, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, editorial content, corporate communications, or journalism-style storytelling within an international environment.
• Proven experience in industrial, services, energy, construction, project, solutions, or B2B environments.
• Strong expertise in developing and implementing media relations and communication strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of the French media landscape with a strong network.
• Experience advising senior executives and developing executive communication strategies and content.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience creating high-quality communication materials, including speeches, press releases, presentations, interviews, briefing notes, and thought leadership content.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and collaboration with executives, agencies, and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English; German would be a valuable asset.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the primary media contact in France, building and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors and key media stakeholders.
• Develop and implement media relations strategies aligned with Hager’s positioning, priorities and objectives.
• Proactively identify media opportunities, trends and reputational risks, securing earned-media visibility for key topics.
• Plan and manage media activities including interviews, press conferences, briefings and press visits, coordinating external agencies and partners.
• Create high‑quality communication content, including press releases, speeches, articles and internal or external news materials.
• Shape the positioning of Hager’s senior leaders through executive communication strategies and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Advise top management on communication matters and develop key content, including speeches, presentations and executive briefings.
• Foster relationships with media, institutional and business stakeholders to strengthen visibility and opportunities.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to implement strategic communication initiatives and deliver impactful stakeholder communications.
• Ensure messaging consistency across audiences, channels and regions, supporting corporate communications in France.
• Contribute to crisis communication preparedness and response.

Conocimientos

Media relations

Executive communication

Corporate communications

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

French language

English language

German language

Educación

Master’s degree in Communications/PR

Descripción del empleo

Hager seeks a Communications Specialist Senior to lead media relations and executive communications from its Obernai base. You will report to the Head of Corporate Communications and join an international team coordinating across countries and functions.

The role focuses on media relations, crisis communications, and corporate communications in France, shaping senior leaders’ messaging and strengthening brand reputation.