Employment type: Contract of employment, Full-time
Work model: Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days remote)
Remuneration: Base salary + performance bonus (quarterly/annual)
Required languages: English fluent, German B2
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Communication Manager to join our Global Communications team. In this role, you will act as a key strategic partner and operational driver
for our international business divisions, translating overarching strategies into impactful cross-channel campaigns, digital content, and multimedia storytelling across European and global markets.
Responsibilities
- Campaign Execution & Business Unit Partnering
- Serve as the primary execution partner for diverse business lines, turning marketing and corporate objectives into effective content and multi-channel campaigns.
- Coordinate end-to-end production of internal and external communication assets: executive presentations, newsletters, web content, video formats, infographics, and promotional materials.
- Safeguard message consistency and brand integrity across varying markets, adapting narrative angles and formats to B2B audiences.
- Oversee projects from initial briefing to final delivery, managing schedules, budgets, and relationships with creative agencies and external vendors.
- Build and maintain scalable toolkits, templates, and execution guidelines to empower regional and departmental teams.
- Digital & Marketing Communications
- Support the creation and rollout of integrated marketing communication initiatives promoting products, applications, and strategic milestones.
- Develop visual storytelling and copy optimized for core B2B touchpoints, with a strong focus on LinkedIn, corporate web platforms, and digital campaigns.
- Track digital KPIs and audience engagement using analytics tools to refine content performance, reach, and conversion.
- Create and supervise multimedia asset production, including photography, video scripts, motion graphics, and digital collateral.
- External & Corporate Affairs
- Collaborate with the central corporate communications function to maintain and synchronize the global media and events editorial calendar.
- Draft, edit, and coordinate approvals for press releases, executive statements, Q&As, and media backgrounders.
- Support PR initiatives, media outreach, journalist inquiries, and external agency coordination.
- Manage speaker placement and participation for senior executives at industry conferences and corporate events.
- Monitor global media coverage, analyze share of voice, and manage relationships with media intelligence service providers.
- Handle sensitive, confidential, or crisis-related communications with high discretion and meticulous attention to detail.
- Brand Governance & Production Quality
- Enforce global brand guidelines, visual identity, and editorial tone of voice across all deliverables.
- Hands-on creation and supervision of polished graphic, video, and digital presentation materials.
- Continually optimize communication toolsets, digital platforms, and production workflows.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, B2B marketing communications, PR, or digital media management.
- Experience operating within an international industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environment is strongly preferred.
- Languages: Full professional proficiency in English and good command of German (both written and verbal) is required. Fluency in an additional European language (e.g., French) is a distinct advantage.
- Integrated Campaigns: Proven track record of planning and delivering integrated communication campaigns spanning digital, visual, PR, and internal channels.
- Content & Storytelling: Exceptional editorial capabilities-skilled at translating complex technical or commercial concepts into clear, engaging content.
- Design & Multimedia: Solid working familiarity with visual design and video production tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud / Canva or equivalent suites).
- Digital Acumen: Working knowledge of modern web platforms, CMS, social media management tools, and digital analytics.
- Modern Tooling: Comfort with utilizing modern AI-assisted productivity, copywriting, and multimedia tools to enhance workflow efficiency.
Soft Skills:
- Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to bridge big-picture strategy with hands-on content creation.
- Strong organizational and multi-project management skills within matrixed, multi-country organizations.
- Autonomous, resilient, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- High ethical standards and discretion when managing corporate disclosures and sensitive data.
What we offer
- A high-visibility role within a global communications structure with direct exposure to international leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Influence over modernizing communications execution and digital channels across a global footprint.
- Stable employment based on a full-time employment contract with an attractive bonus structure.
- Modern hybrid working model with core hours flexibility.
- Employee pension / retirement savings plan
- Professional development and training budget