Senior Media Relations & Executive Communications

Hager Group; Obernai; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Flexible working

Hi University

Job summary

Hager Group is seeking a Communication Specialist Senior – Executives and Medias Relations (m/f/d) based in Obernai, France. You will join an international team and report to the Head of Corporate Communications, shaping media strategy across France and supporting executive communications.

In this permanent role, you will manage primary media relationships, develop strategies aligned with business goals, identify risks, and craft high-quality communication content for internal and external

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, PR or related field.
• 8+ years in media relations, corporate comms or journalism-style storytelling.
• Experience in international environments and B2B/industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of French media and ability to build media relationships.
• Proven ability to advise senior executives and craft executive content.
• Fluency in French and English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary media contact in France and manage media relations strategy.
• Develop and implement media relations and executive communication plans.
• Identify reputational risks and secure earned-media visibility.
• Plan media activities, briefings, and press visits; coordinate with agencies.
• Create high-quality press materials, speeches, and thought leadership content.
• Support corporate communications in France and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Media relations

Executive communications

Strategic storytelling

Crisis communications

French media landscape knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Hager Group is seeking a Communication Specialist Senior – Executives and Medias Relations (m/f/d) based in Obernai, France. You will join an international team and report to the Head of Corporate Communications, shaping media strategy across France and supporting executive communications.

In this permanent role, you will manage primary media relationships, develop strategies aligned with business goals, identify risks, and craft high-quality communication content for internal and external