Media Relations & Communications Manager (80–100%)

About the job

You know which stories matter and give important topics a voice.

As the largest independent children’s rights organisation, Save the Children has been committed to children’s rights since 1919. In Switzerland and worldwide, we ensure that children grow up healthy, can attend school, and are protected.

We are looking for you to start immediately or by arrangement as

Media Relations & Communications Manager (80 - 100%)

What makes your job particularly exciting

• Media work: You identify relevant topics from our Swiss and international programmes, prepare them journalistically, and actively bring them into the Swiss media
• Media contacts and enquiries: You build sustainable relationships with media professionals in the German- and French-speaking parts of Switzerland, write press releases and statements, coordinate interviews, and accompany media appearances. You work closely with our international network
• Institutional communication: You write and edit contributions for different target groups and channels, participate in statements, events, and presentations, in close collaboration with management, specialist departments, and our Brand & Digital Team
• Internal communication: You implement internal information formats and events and ensure targeted information flow within the organisation
• Annual report: You are responsible for producing our annual report – from content conception and editing to coordinating implementation

Your experience

• You have training in communication, journalism, or a related field and bring solid professional experience in media and communications work
• You know the Swiss media landscape and journalistic working methods, recognise news value, and understand how to prepare relevant topics appropriately for target groups and successfully approach media professionals. An existing media network is an advantage
• You are skilled in the conception, editing, and implementation of various communication formats – from press releases and statements to institutional contributions and internal communication
• You write and speak precisely, convincingly, and confidently in German and have very good English and French skills
• You approach different people openly and confidently, understand various perspectives and interests, and maintain constructive, respectful collaboration
• You think ahead and proactively, contribute your own ideas, and implement projects creatively, structurally, and reliably. You act solution-oriented, pragmatically, and with good judgement

What to expect from us

• A meaningful activity with social relevance
• A committed team with an uncomplicated, appreciative working culture
• Flexible working time models, home office options, and central offices in Zurich
• Attractive employment conditions and modern social benefits

We promote diversity in our team and therefore welcome applications from people of different nationalities, ethnic and social origins, religions and beliefs, sexual orientations and identities, various ages and genders, as well as people with disabilities.

The basis of our work is the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. To protect children and young people, all employees are required to sign the Save the Children self-commitment declaration for child protection and to submit a current private and special private extract.

Your words create attention. Your commitment brings about change. Apply now with your complete application documents. We look forward to your application.

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