Senior Communication Professional (m/w/d)

About the job

The Executive School of Management, Technology and Law (ES HSG) is the executive education unit of the University of St. Gallen, one of Europe's leading business schools. ES HSG offers a broad portfolio of executive programmes across management, technology, law and economics, combining academic excellence with strong practical relevance for professionals and executives.

• Develop and write speeches, presentations, and communication materials for the Executive School's dean and leadership team.
• Manage public relations activities and media engagement to strengthen the reputation and visibility of the Executive School and its faculty.
• Prepare and distribute press releases, talking points, and scripts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the planning and moderation of events and communication activities.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing team to ensure consistent and effective brand messaging across all channels.
• Conduct background research and ensure the accuracy, depth, and relevance of communication content.
• Create and edit engaging content for digital and social media channels, including LinkedIn, blogs, internal and external newsletters, and editorials.
• Support the development and delivery of thought leadership initiatives across topics relevant to lifelong learning in the business world.
• Advise and coach senior leaders on effective communication for events, strategy sessions, and town halls.

• Experienced communications professional with a strong background in corporate, academic, or institutional environments.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills in both German and English, with the ability to adapt tone and style to different audiences.
• Proven experience and network in public relations, media communication, and reputation management.
• Confident in crafting strategic and engaging content across channels and formats.
• Strong conceptual thinking, intellectual curiosity, and sensitivity to complex organisational contexts.
• Use modern digital tools to work autonomously and efficiently while maintaining high content quality.
• Reliable, flexible, and self-driven personality who thrives in a dynamic, non-routine environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the confidence to advise and coach senior leaders.
• Positive spirit, professional presence, and a practical, hands-on attitude.

"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.