Specialist External Corporate Communications EMEA Central / East (f/m/d)

Palfinger Ag; Osterreich; Hybrid; PEN 187,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours with no core time

Work from home

Training & international opportunities

PALfit health program

Company restaurant with meals

Job ticket for travel

Employee discounts

Job summary

PALFINGER seeks a Specialist External Corporate Communications EMEA Central / East to shape regional messaging and strengthen brand visibility across EMEA. Translate global strategies into local initiatives while collaborating with internal stakeholders and media partners.

You will manage press outreach, ensure consistent messaging, and lead editorial formats for the region, with fluency in English and German, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in communications, PR or related field with proven corporate comms experience.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate topics, develop proposals, and secure stakeholder alignment.
• Excellent writing and editing to present complex content clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and localize regional corporate communication plans aligned with Strategy 2030.
• Identify newsworthy topics and opportunities across EMEA and pitch stories.
• Build relationships with journalists and media partners across EMEA markets.
• Lead on global projects as the main EMEA touchpoint and coordinate with hubs.
• Ensure consistent messaging across channels and support crisis communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis management

Editorial skills

English & German fluency

Project management

Education

Degree in Communications/PR

Job description

Specialist External Corporate Communications EMEA Central / East (f/m/d)

Bergheim | Posted on 05.11.2026

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

As a Specialist for External Corporate Communications EMEA at PALFINGER, you will shape and deliver strategic messaging that strengthens our brand reputation and visibility across all regional markets in EMEA. You will translate global communication strategies into impactful regional and local initiatives while working closely with internal stakeholders and media partners. This role calls for a well-experienced communicator with strong editorial skills and a strategic mindset.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, localize, and execute regional corporate communication plans aligned with PALFINGER’s Strategy 2030 and global messaging
• Proactively identify newsworthy topics and communication opportunities across EMEA, develop story angles, and initiate media and editorial activities that support PALFINGER’s corporate positioning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media partners, and agencies across all EMEA markets; actively pitch stories and manage press and media outreach, including drafting press releases, media planning and booking, and organizing public events
• Take on a key role in our global Communication Projects and be the main touchpoint for the EMEA region, leading on and collaborating with our three EMEA Hubs
• Ensure consistent and effective messaging across all external corporate communication channels, monitor media coverage and public sentiment, support crisis and partner communication, and support and execute content creation and lead editorial formats for the whole EMEA region

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, with at least seven years of relevant experience, including proven expertise in corporate communication strategy, media relations, and crisis management
• A demonstrated track record of independently initiating and delivering communication topics and projects, from identifying an opportunity and developing a proposal to securing stakeholder alignment and implementing it
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to present complex content clearly and compellingly
• High level of initiative, integrity, and discretion, combined with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
• Fluency in English and German, solid project management capabilities, and experience working in cross-functional teams

WE OFFER

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management "PALfit"
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 54.359,06 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conforming overpayment.