Global Media Relations Spokesperson

Philips; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

hybrid working

paid time-off

health and wellbeing benefits

learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Global Media Relations Spokesperson to strengthen its reputation as a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health through meaningful innovation. You will represent Philips on corporate and business topics and ensure the company communicates with clarity and consistency across markets.

In this role, you will act as a spokesperson for Philips with international and Dutch media, develop messaging and briefing materials, prepare executives for

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, PR or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in media relations, corporate communications or journalism.
• Experience as a company spokesperson, incl. handling sensitive media issues.
• Strong positioning, messaging, storytelling and interview delivery.
• Experience advising senior leaders in a complex international org.
• Excellent judgment and ability to respond under time pressure.
• Strong media environment understanding across traditional and digital channels.
• Experience in health technology or regulated industry is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Act as a spokesperson for Philips with international and Dutch media on corporate, business and health technology topics.
• Support media responses on key issues, including crisis-related matters, with global and market teams.
• Develop and deliver clear messaging, statements, Q&As and briefing materials.
• Prepare senior executives and SME for interviews and media engagements.
• Build and manage relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Identify opportunities for leaders to contribute to public conversations and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with Communications, Brand, Investor Relations, Legal and other functions.
• Monitor media coverage and assess reputational impact to guide responses.
• Ensure media activity aligns with Philips' priorities across markets.

Skills

Media relations

Corporate communications

Interview delivery

Stakeholder influence

English-Dutch

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in communications

Job description

Job Title

Global Media Relations Spokesperson

Job Description

In this role, you have the opportunity to build and strengthen Philips' reputation as a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health through meaningful innovation. As part of the Global Communications team, you will represent Philips on key corporate and business topics and help ensure the company communicates with clarity and consistency across markets.

Your role:

• Act as a spokesperson for Philips with international and Dutch media on corporate, business and health technology topics.
• Support media responses on key company issues, including sensitive and crisis-related matters, in coordination with relevant global and market teams.
• Develop and deliver clear messaging, statements, media Q&As and briefing materials.
• Prepare and advise senior executives and subject matter experts for interviews and other media engagements.
• Build and manage strong relationships with relevant journalists and media outlets.
• Identify opportunities for Philips leaders to contribute to important public conversations and advance the company’s thought leadership.
• Work closely with Communications & Brand colleagues and partners in Investor Relations, Legal, business communications and other functions.
• Monitor media coverage and emerging issues, assess potential reputational impact and recommend appropriate responses.
• Ensure that media activity aligns with Philips' global communications priorities and is adapted appropriately for different markets and audiences.

You're the right fit if:

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in media relations, corporate communications or journalism.
• Proven experience as a company spokesperson, ideally with a background in a communications or agency and experience handling complex or sensitive media issues.
• Strong skills in positioning, messaging, storytelling and interview delivery.
• Experience advising senior leaders and influencing stakeholders in a complex, international organization.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to respond effectively under time pressure.
• A strong understanding of the media environment and reputation management across traditional and digital channels.
• Experience in health technology, healthcare or another regulated industry is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Dutch, with near-native fluency in both languages.

Compensation & benefits

Doing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. The base salary range for this role isEUR 61,200 - EUR 101,900. We determine pay within the range using objective factors, like the skills the role requires, your relevant experience and the responsibility you'll have in this role, alongside internal equity and local market considerations.

This role is eligible for3% short term incentive with your rewards linked to both individual performance and company results.We'll share the full approach with you during the interview process, so you can make a clear, informed decision.

• Benefits includehybrid working, paid time-off, health and wellbeing benefits, learning and development opportunities.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

This role is an office role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.

• Learn more about our business here.
• Discover our rich and exciting history here.
• Learn more about our purpose here.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

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